Our client are an independently run manufacturing company servicing the water industry. They are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team and to cover a large territory in the UK.

You must have previous experience of field sales / business development in the manufacturing industry and good product knowledge

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

· Generating sales leads through cold calling, face to face visits, networking and referrals,

· Continually identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

· Professional Account Management of existing client base and upselling wherever possible

· Meeting with existing and potential clients to sell and promote products

· Full management of the sales process

· Production of quotes

· Provision of product information and support to clients

· Efficiently maintain accurate records

· Production of sales reports and forecasting

· Meet and exceed sales targets

· Co-ordinating and communicating with colleagues as required

· Keeping up to date with industry news, competitor activity etc

Ideal candidates will be/have:

· Demonstrable success within sales roles

· Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.

· A commitment to excellent customer service.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.

· Motivated, confident, with a "hunters" mentality to sales