Business Development Manager (Transport)

Job Location	Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	35,000 - 50,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Role: Business Development Manager (Transport)Salary: £35K-£50K Basic DOE + 10% bonusHours: Hours 37 per week Mon-Fri.Location: SheffieldOur client is an electrical manufacturer.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Business Development Executive will take responsibility for the development of new opportunities/sales in the Transport Sectors.Reporting to the Sales Manager, the main responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:

Prepare and implement strategic plan for the sector with a 3 year forward plan of sales.

Identify new business opportunities - including growth areas, trends, customers, products and services.
Identify competition and their USP.
Seek out and make contact with appropriate people within our target customer base.
Generate leads and cold call prospective customers - Report back results to the business.
Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone
Interpret the needs/problems of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a solution.
Have a solid understanding of the businesses products or services.
Work closely with Bid Development Managers to produce technically and commercially compliant bids to a very high quality.
Nurture Customer relationship from initial enquiry through to delivery to stimulate repeat business.
Discuss and direct promotional strategy and activities with the marketing department.
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICIATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Proven experience in a similar role
Experience of Electrical design or Sales of LV & MV switchgear into the Transport sectors.
Essential experience in Rail with desirable experience in Ports.
Experience of Switchgear OEMs.
Proficient in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Self-motivated target driven person

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, EXPEREINCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Desirable to be qualified to HNC/D Level in Electrical Engineering or similar but not essential.
Experience of working in a highly regulated environment.
Desirable to hold a PTS card but not essential

Benefits:

25 days holiday entitlement plus BHs
Company car or car allowance £500p/m
Plus stakeholder pension (4% employer contribution)
Private health care

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