Business Development Manager / Sales Manager

Kingfisher Industrial Group, Head Office based in Kidderminster, with operating locations in Kidderminster, Chippenham, and Stourbridge. This is an exciting time to be joining a fast-growing and innovative Group structure, offering a competitive salary with extra employee benefits. The company has grown significantly over the last 3 years and has plans in place to continue its growth within the UK.

The position will be working for Kingfisher Profiles, Bending & Fabrication who are based in Chippenham. They specialise in supplying sub-contract laser cutting, CNC forming/bending, welding and fabrication to a wide variety of industry sectors. The company has an exceptional reputation for quality and operates from a modern, well-invested manufacturing facility. This is a full-time position based in Kidderminster with a regular presence in Chippenham, travel required throughout the UK. Reporting directly to the Kingfisher PBF General Manager, with a reporting line to the Group Senior Management Team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the development of existing business accounts and developing new business accounts.

Why Join Kingfisher:

• Competitive salary
• Employee benefits, with corporate discounts on gyms and wellness, retail discounts, cinema, days out, travel, and many other discounts
• Management bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• BHSF cash plan
• Free car park at all sites
• Be part of a growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to expand into new industry sectors

Key Responsibilities:

• Working within the sales team you will have the responsibility for planning, managing and interaction with both existing and new customer accounts within the marketplace.
• Undertake the necessary research and market intelligence to develop a robust commercial strategy.
• Ensure new opportunities are generated, promoted and converted to achieve the company’s business plan.
• Liaise with the company's marketing activities to ensure the efforts are maximised within the marketplace.
• Assist in the production of technical quotations associated with supply proposals.
• Visiting customers on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as per your personally developed call register to assess customer requirements and possible short, medium and long-term opportunities.
• Demonstrate the technical capability and advantages of the solutions and services offered to potential customers.
• Daily interaction with the companies CRM and ERP systems ensuring compliance with reporting and procedures.
• Collaborate with the internal operations team to process active sales orders, ensure client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
• Develop the UK sales territory with a view to introducing additional industry sectors and opportunities.
• Any other duties within reason and capability associated with the sales and operational efforts of the business when requested by your line manager and company directors.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and deliver persuasive presentations.
• Proven experience in business development, sales strategy, and client acquisition.
• Strong organisational and project management skills for handling multiple business opportunities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in market research and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet clients and attend industry events.
• Diligent, exceptional communicator, methodical, mechanically minded, proactive, takes ownership, team player, ambitious.