New Business Development Manager in Manchester

Job Ref: ID: DescriptionAre you a commercially driven New Business Sales Manager who enjoys winning new customers and developing long-term relationships? I am working with an established manufacturer of specialist food-processing machinery. They are looking for a proactive sales professional who can identify new opportunities, build a strong pipeline and turn customer requirements into equipment sales.Business Development ManagerLocation – Manchester Salary: 45,000 - 55,000Benefits: Pension 6%, life assurance, private healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, hybrid car, travel expenses, commission to be discussed. Roles & Responsibilities:Identify, target and approach new customers across food manufacturing, food processing and related markets.Research target accounts, identify decisionmakers and build a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities.Meet prospective customers to understand production challenges, capacity requirements and investment plans.Work with technical colleagues to identify suitable machinery and solutions for customer requirements.Prepare proposals and quotations, negotiate commercial terms and manage opportunities through to order.Develop lasting customer relationships and identify further opportunities where appropriate.Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and service teams to ensure customer expectations are understood.Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasts, and attend customer visits, exhibitions and industry events.Essential:Proven experience in new business development, technical sales or capital equipment sales.Have the ability to work with other sales professionals to achieve 5,000,000 in new business.Evidence of prospecting, building a sales pipeline and winning new customers.Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Commercial awareness and confidence understanding customer needs and presenting solutions.Organised approach to managing opportunities, quotations and follow-up activity.Willingness to travel to customers as required.Desirable:Experience selling food-processing machinery, packaging machinery, automation or other engineered equipment.Established contacts within food manufacturing or industrial equipment markets.This is an opportunity to develop new business for a specialist machinery manufacturer and make a direct contribution to growth. If you would like to discuss the role, please contact or call me on . “SER-IN”