Business Development Manager (Manufacturing / Engineering)

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13 months ago
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Business Development Manager (Manufacturing / Engineering)

£48,000 - £52,000 (OTE 55,00 - 60,000) + Training + Bonus + Expenses + Hybrid Car + Benefits

Leeds (Remote)

Are you a Business Development Manager or similar with a background selling into the Manufacturing / Engineering industries looking to join a longstanding company with international backing who are looking to expand their presence I the industry and can provide training, a host of great company benefits including a hybrid car and a bonus to boost earnings?

This long-standing company have been established for over 100 years and are now a part of an international group. They have offices across Europe with a combined staff of over 1000 employees. They produce coated abrasives and precision grinding tools for a range of manufacturing industries such as Automotive and Aerospace.

In this autonomous role, you will be travelling to client sites, focusing on the development of new business while improving relationships with existing clients, providing a technical understanding of the products and carting out demonstrations. You will have the flexibility to create your own sales strategy and plan your own week.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager or similar with a background in Manufacturing / Engineering looking to work for a growing company that can provide industry training, progression opportunities, a range of benefits including company car, card and good pension along with a bonus to boost earnings.

The Role

Building new business throughout the M62 corridor
Travel to customers sites
Demonstrations of productsThe Person

Business Development Manager of similar
Background in Manufacturing / Engineering sales
Happy with travel along the M62 corridorReference: BBBH18930c

Keywords: Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Manager, Abrasives, Precision Tooling, Manufacturing, Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster, Barnsley, Sheffield, West Yorkshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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