
Business Development Manager
- Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- £35,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research and source potential business opportunities and contacts.
- Follow up on leads and identify new sales opportunities.
- Set up client meetings and prepare professional presentations that showcase our offerings.
- Prepare and submit formal business tenders and proposals.
- Manage ongoing business accounts while building new relationships.
- Collaborate with team members to communicate weekly plans and visit schedules.
- Promote the company and its products with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Undertake additional tasks as requested to support the department's success.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage all levels of seniority.
- An ambitious and persistent attitude that thrives on targets.
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
- A natural networking ability that fosters connections.
- Articulate communication skills and the confidence to present effectively.
- Strong commercial knowledge to analyse market data and seize opportunities.
- A team player mentality, balanced with a knack for taking the initiative.
- Proven sales and negotiation techniques to close deals successfully.
- Proficiency in preparing and presenting business tenders.
- Experience in managing business pitches and technical product knowledge.
- Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience in the Industrial Component Distribution Sector and MRO/OEM Sectors.
- A background in sales, marketing, or project management.
- Management experience is desirable.
- A full clean UK driver's licence.