Business Development Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates

Bristol, Bristol (County)

11 months ago

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This rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to their well-established client base.

The Sales Director is looking to attract into the team a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager who will continue to drive growth strategy. Identifying new business opportunities, enhancing sales operations, and building strong relationships with key accounts will be the main focus for the BDM.

Within the role of Business Development Manager, responsibilities will be to: -

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new markets, clients, partnerships, and products/services.
Develop and implement strategies to reach new business opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, understanding their needs and developing tailored proposals.
Pitch sales and products effectively to both new and existing clients.
Attend conferences and events to network with industry partners and stay updated on market trends.
Create and work towards achieving sales forecasts.The successful candidate: -

Essential is experience in business development gained in manufacturing, ideally plastics.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A passion for sustainability.
The ability to travel and spend at least three days a week out of the office.
A proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office.On offer: -

A salary circa to £50,000
Bonus to £6,000
Fully expensed company car
Excellent development potential
Pension scheme
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidaysInterested? Please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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