Business Development Manager - Software Development
- Southampton
- £80,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Work Type: Hybrid
Industry: Software Development, Consultancy
Job Location: Southampton (1-2 per month)
Salary: £80,000 to £120,000 per annum + Bonus (OTE £135-150k)Profile – Business Development Manager (UK, DACH) – Software DevelopmentOur client is a solution provider of high-quality software to international clients covering sectors from Energy, Aerospace, Defence and Space. They have grown a reputation for solving complex problems and delivering significant value.Job Role – Business Development Manager (UK, DACH) – Software DevelopmentThe Business Development Manager shall be dedicated to Energy market for the Smart & Reliable Systems. The BD Manager will be able to work independently and efficiently generating leads and accounts, with a primary focus on the UK and DACH geography. This role will be support by teams from UK, Portugal and Germany to help continue their rapid growth.
Duties – Business Development Manager (UK, DACH) – Software Development
- Developing and maintaining a detailed knowledge of the marketplace with special attention to key accounts, attending relevant networking, events and activities which result in lead generation and sales.
- Building close relationships with key stakeholders in key business accounts in the Energy market - specially focused on Europe region.
- Generating sales from new (and existing) customers and accounts through: Researching and identifying new contacts and leads; Developing business development plans and market propositions.
- Following up new business opportunities and leads, developing strong, new relationships, producing compelling propositions and closing deals.
- Planning, preparing and giving presentations and capability demonstrations.
- Developing a strategy to define which steps to pursue to increase business pipeline in the European market.
- Degree qualified in relevant technical discipline
- Experience in Business development, providing customised software development/technical solutions
- Understanding of software development ideal safety critical/manufacturing/engineering
- Be able to undertake regular EU or wider travel