Business Development Manager

Manpower are currently working with a prominent North East engineering company as they look to appoint a new Business Development Manager following continued success across the business.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial, you would be responsible for driving company sales through new business acquisition. You would be responsible for identifying new business prospects and leads in line with company business strategy and producing market intelligence reports on customers, competitors, potential risks and opportunities. You would be key in the business planning, maintaining a valid sales pipeline and compiling data on pipeline value. You will be heavily involved in first contact with a customer, working with the bid team to ensure maximum value then overseeing the project fulfilment.

You will have significant experience in winning new business in an engineering environment, with experience of a broad range of services and cross or up selling. You will have an understanding of metal working including fabrication and welding. You will be driven and able to work to business targets. Ideally you will have engineering experience within heavy engineering.

On offer is a generous package and the opportunity to join a successful local company.