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Business Development Manager

Yeovil
2 weeks ago
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Vectis Recruitment is exclusively partnering a leading Aerospace group which supplies many of the worlds Primes, due to growth they have a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager to join the company. Offering the opportunity for significant career growth, you will build and develop strong relationships with customers to maximise opportunities and candidates are sought with a demonstratable track record in a commercial position and a good understanding of the global aerospace sector is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop close relationships with key customers to understand future opportunities and anticipate needs that can be translated into business growth.

Build sound commercial relationships with key stakeholders within the wider business and existing & new business partners, customers, and suppliers.

Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.

Ensure sales and margins performance targets are met or exceeded.

Undertake market analysis and sector research to identify profitable market opportunities.

Establish effective relationships both internal and external at all levels to enable delivery of future profitable sales growth.

Promote a culture of teamwork, co-operation and high morale.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project delivery and performance.

Travel and attend global industry events.

Work with other group divisions to identify and share business opportunities.

The Person:

Strong commercial acumen with proactive approach and demonstrate experience in maximising sales opportunities.

A good understanding of the global commercial aerospace and defence markets is advantageous.

A team player with a positive attitude and the ability to lead a cross functional team to ensure business objectives are met.

Degree level or higher, desirable in business and/or technical disciplines is preferred.

Strategic thinker with the ability to execute effectively.

Willingness / ability to travel extensively is a requirement of the role

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