Business Development Manager (Midlands)
Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to help strengthen and grow the company’s presence in the cable market across the Midlands. This role is all about building and maintaining valuable relationships with OEMs and electrical contractors, ensuring the company is their preferred partner for cables and accessories.
This is a home-based position, with the ideal candidate being located in the Birmingham/Nottingham area. The role involves regular travel across the Midlands and occasional overnight stays. You will be responsible for achieving financial and performance targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
We are looking for a self-starter with an established network of industry connections, extensive knowledge of the Midlands region, and a proven track record of securing new business. If you are motivated by meeting targets and are eager to contribute to a growing market, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Building Relationships: Develop and nurture relationships with OEMs and End Users, positioning the company as their go-to supplier for cables and accessories.
- Lead Generation: Actively seek and generate new sales leads.
- Market Insights: Gather and report on market data, including pricing and volume trends, ensuring that our offerings remain competitive. Provide key insights to the Purchasing team for stock management.
- Business Opportunities: Identify emerging market trends and opportunities, introducing both new products to the company and to the market.
- Sales Support: Collaborate with the Marketing Department and Internal Sales Team to follow up on leads and support ongoing sales efforts.
- New Growth: Explore new areas of growth, expanding the product mix and market reach.
- Reporting and Forecasting: Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates to management on sales activity and forecasts.
- Increase Sales: Consistently work to boost business levels, ensuring all targets are met or exceeded.
- Competitor Analysis: Provide feedback on competitor products and activities to ensure the company stays ahead in the market.
Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a direct distribution company.
- A strong background in technical or industrial product sales is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
- A self-motivated individual who is confident managing their own workload and delivering results.
- Full clean driving license required for regular travel.
If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, and have a passion for developing new business in a thriving industry, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today and become part of a team driving innovation and growth in the cable market.