About Us
At Mergon, we mold ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox, and Abbott to design, manufacture, and deliver sustainable products for their businesses.
About Us
At Mergon, we mold ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox, and Abbott to design, manufacture, and deliver sustainable products for their businesses. We care deeply about our colleagues, customers, and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable, and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
About The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager within the UK market. The successful candidate will join a dynamic international sales team with specific responsibility for growing our business within the Automotive, Industrial and Healthcare sectors with specific focus on blow moulded products. The successful candidate will be familiar with plastics processing technologies and business to business sales processes in the manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Market Research and Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.
- Analyze market data to develop effective business strategies.
- Lead Generation and Prospecting:
- Identify and target prospective customers within the automotive, industrial and healthcare market
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential customers
- Develop sustained business-to-business relationships by proactively pursuing leads.
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Understand customer needs and and work with technical services team to propose customized solutions.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and drive a customer focused culture
- Sales and Revenue Generation:
- Develop sales plans aligned with the company’s growth and financial objectives.
- Convert leads into revenue-generating accounts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative packaging solutions.
- Negotiation and Contract Management:
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with customers
- Provide regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and business development activities and forecast future revenue growth.
Qualifications And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field or other relevant education/training
- Proven experience as a Business Development Manager in a relevant manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of plastic technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of Quality systems
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented with a track record of achieving sales targets.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build relationships based on trust
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 34 days holidays including public holidays
- Company car or car allowance
- Health Insurance for you and your family
- Flexible Working Options
- Career Growth
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme
Mergon is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers flexible working arrangements and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Business Development Manager in Blackburn employer: Mergon Group
Mergon UK is an exceptional employer that values work-life balance, offering an early finish on Fridays and an impressive 34 holidays per year. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through continuous development opportunities, while our commitment to CSR activities ensures that you can make a meaningful impact in your role. Join us at our UK plant, where you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritises both professional fulfilment and personal well-being.
