Business Development Manager - Clean Energy

at  Luxfer MEL Technologies

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

There’s never been a more exciting time to join our talented team!
At Luxfer MEL Technologies we are an innovative technology driven business where Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values. We are passionate about what we do, the products we develop and manufacture, and our long-term partnership with our customers. We are forward-thinking business with approximately 300 employees across the UK and US.

Working as part of the Zirconium Business Development team, you will manage opportunities within the Clean Energy Sector and generate new openings in this market, your duties will include:

• Innovative approach to develop and drive opportunities with current and prospective customers
• Identify, Generate, and commercialise new and existing opportunities
• Manage existing customer portfolio in this area
• Market and Product Development
• Manage the Opportunity Pipeline for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells area
• Build business case for long term investment in the area
• Working closely with the Technical / R&D Teams and local Universities and producing literature for new product and market areas
• Participating in the innovation of the product portfolio and helping shape future markets for growth
• Attending and representing the company at industry conferences and exhibitions
• Travelling to meet customers, distributors, and to events
• Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.

What you’ll need to be considered for this Business Development Manager role:

• Experience gained working in a Business Development role, with a strong technical background, ideally gained in the Chemicals Industry
• Positive approach and results-driven, with a focus on insight and strategy
• Knowledge of CRM software systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-motivated with ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised with good time management skills to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to travel internationally

Although not essential, being educated to degree level within a science subject would be advantageous.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salary plus attractive bonus scheme with the level dependent on experience and qualifications
• Working from the offices in Swinton, Greater Manchester, with the option to partly work from home for the right candidate
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Opportunity to participate in the company share option scheme
• Permanent contract, working 37 hours per week predominantly Monday to Friday (Flexibility with working hours will be required due to the nature of the role)