Business Development Manager in Bournemouth

Company Description: Kingfisher Profiles, Bending & Fabrication 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.

Overview of Job Role: This is a full-time position based in Chippenham, covering the UK. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the development of existing business accounts and developing new business accounts.

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 company's 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.

Why Join Kingfisher:

• Be part of a growing manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to expand into new industry sectors.
• Competitive Salary.
• Management Bonus Scheme.
• Car Allowance.
• BHSF Cash Plan.