We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.
Role Overview
We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to work from our offices in Leeds or Blackburn. The main purpose of this role is to:
Drive ASD's efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
Proactively undertake external customer / prospect visits to support the Business Development function.
Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD's value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector's. Key Responsibilities
Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system
Support ASD's position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector's, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising.
Undertake external customer / prospect visits. Candidate Profile
Proven track record within commercial and / or product development.
Experience of working as part of a high performing team.
Strongly developed IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Experience within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors.
Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
High level of organisation and attention to detail.
Confident using CRM and ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
A full UK driving license.
A stable career history.What we offer
As well as a competitive salary and company car (after probationary period) or car allowance we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:
Life assurance.
Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company).
Discount cards for shops and restaurants.
Gym and health club discounts.
Holiday trading.
Cycle to work scheme.
Medicash (healthcare) programme.
Employee assistance programme.
Lifetime financial wellbeing.Please note, due to the safety critical nature of our business, we carry out drug and alcohol testing, both pre-employment and throughout employment. We have a zero-tolerance approach.
How to apply
Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV to your online application
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year