Business Development Manager

at  Rossendale Group

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Job Summary: Rossendale Group provides specialist lifting and material handling equipment, engineering design and manufacturing services and is a leading nationwide inspection, testing and certification company. Clients include major companies in the power generation, power transmission, steel, petrochemical and nuclear industries. Established for over 75 years.
As part of an ongoing business development strategy, the role will be responsible for the development of new, profitable, business opportunities within the company’s extensive capabilities.
Location: Bristol/Avonmouth area.
Work Hours: Basic hours are 39 hours per week, 8am to 4:30pm (3;30pm on Fridays), but obviously, working in a sales role, there will be times when you will be required to work outside the above stated hours.
Responsibilities and Duties: The Company has three production centres, at Ellesmere Port, Lincoln and Rotherham where lifting equipment products are manufactured. The main responsibility of the Business Development Manager is to develop/identify business opportunities, in new and existing market areas. To this end the Business Development Manager will be required to –
Seek out and develop new customers for the company’s products and services,
Plan and manage a defined sales region,
Produce activity reports,
Provide input into sales and marketing strategies
Efficient scheduling of activities.
Pricing of products and services in line with Company Policy.
Efficient response to enquiries and orders (internal and external) to maximise customer satisfaction.
Liaison with relevant internal departments to maximise regional effectiveness and profitability.
Reporting: This is a key role in the company and reports to a Director.
Qualifications and Skills: A proven track record in sales into engineering environments. Experience with lifting equipment sales is preferred but not essential. The job requires –
A sound engineering understanding, mechanical and electrical,
Excellent interpersonal skills
A high degree of self-motivation
Excellent organisational skills
Basic computer skills, (Word, Excel, etc)
The ability to establish, develop and maintain strong client relationships
The ability to work in a team environment

Experience:

• Technical Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Lifting equipment: 1 year (preferred

Ensure Company policies and procedures are adhered to as defined in the Integrated Management Systems documentation and statutory requirements.
Promote a positive and appropriate Company image.
Implement good management practices.
Identify any specific problem areas and report preventive actions.
Attend regular review meetings with your Manager.
Salary and Benefits Salary negotiable, £40k - £58k depending on experience and skill level. The company contributes to the Nest pension scheme. 5 weeks paid holiday plus statutory days. Company Car, Laptop/Tablet.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Technical Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Lifting equipment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the roa