At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by managing client accounts and securing new clients in various industries.
- Company: Join JONEX Global, a fast-growing strategy consulting firm with a remote work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, paid leave, and a contributory pension.
- Other info: Great learning opportunities and a supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in diverse sectors while working remotely and developing your career.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and sales experience, preferably in the industrial sector.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
JONEX Global is a boutique strategy consulting firm specialising in cross-border market entry and business expansion in the UK, EU, India, Japan and the United States. Our main functional divisions are Strategy, Market Development & Business Development.
Our Culture – Due to the global nature of our business, JONEX Global operates on a remote basis. We believe in openness, hard work, initiative, empowered independent thinking, congenial and harmonious work atmosphere for all and work-life balance.
Industries We Cover – Advanced material, Automotive & Transport, Consumer goods, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Heavy Industries, Industrial Automation, Machinery, Maritime, MedTech, Aviation & Aerospace, Chemicals, Mining & Minerals, Renewable Energy, Robotics, & Semiconductors.
We are keen to welcome aboard a Business Development Executive – UK & EU (BDE) in our Business Development division. The role is ideal for a graduate from an engineering background, preferably with a few years of sales experience, to join a progressive, boutique but fast-growing strategy consulting firm.
The BDE would be responsible for managing allocated Client accounts and help them grow in Europe as well as help secure new clients for JONEX Global in relevant target industries:
- Client Accounts - OEM Sales: Identify & engage appropriate OEMs, engineering teams and procurement stakeholders towards gathering project intelligence, building strong relationships and opening opportunities for the Client. Primarily, drive new business development activities for a global client’s Interconnect/Connector products with primary focus on Industrial sectors such as Electronics, Automation & Robotics, Med-Tech, Consumer Goods, Transportation (ex-Automotive), Industrial Manufacturing, and other relevant technology-led sectors.
- Coordinate and hold exploratory meetings, provide product information, follow up on queries involving Client teams where needed, act as a liaison between prospect and Client, explore routes to preferred supplier status, and support account development to facilitate progression of opportunities.
- Involve Client teams as required to support with complex design or technical workshops to solve customer/OEM challenges through discussions within Industrial market applications.
- Identify and actively participate in relevant Expos & Conferences with the objective of generating leads, expanding network, building relationships, gathering product and competitor intelligence, and provide market feedback in the Industrial sectors.
- Manage and develop appropriate customer/distributor and partner accounts via regular review meetings, roadshows, gathering customer & competitor intelligence, industry insights, and exploring wider opportunities.
- Observe high standards of communication with Client teams and JONEX Global stakeholders to support account progression, prepare and present activity reports, maintain data accurately, and cross-functional collaboration.
- JG New Business: In close cooperation with the JG team, complete the sales cycle in securing new Client accounts including research & outreach, holding introductory discussions, responding to enquiries, negotiations, and closing the deal.
- Build and maintain a sales pipeline of relevant companies & follow up.
- Gather market intelligence, competitor intelligence and customer feedback to support wider client development, sector mapping and commercial strategy.
- Diligently monitor performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering required.
- Good experience in selling into OEMs in the UK or EU within Industrial sectors.
- Knowledge and understanding of Electrical connectors/interconnects and their usage in industrial applications highly advantageous but not essential.
- Demonstrated success in expanding market share, opening new opportunities with OEMs and achieving revenue targets, & developing accounts important.
- Emotionally intelligent, leadership qualities, exceptional communicator, confident negotiator & relationship-builder.
- Proficiency in other European languages such as German advantageous but not essential.
- Able to travel within the UK and internationally as required.
- Must hold a valid UK/EU Driving License.
- 100% remote based anywhere in the UK. Preferably located close to London, Southern Home Counties or to a regional airport.
Benefits:
- Competitive Basic Salary based on calibre and experience.
- Quarterly Performance Incentive Bonus.
- Annual Bonus.
- 22 days Paid Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Contributory Pension.
- Excellent opportunity for Learning and Development within a global business and performance-based growth.
Business Development Executive - Personal Development and Leadership - Remote in City of London employer: JONEX Global
JONEX Global is an exceptional employer that champions a remote work culture, fostering openness, initiative, and a harmonious atmosphere. With a focus on personal development and leadership, employees benefit from competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and extensive learning opportunities within a fast-growing strategy consulting firm. The company's commitment to work-life balance and employee empowerment makes it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in business development.
