Business Development Manager

Our client, a leading stockist and distributor of electrical and electronic components serving high-reliability manufacturing companies within the aerospace industry is recruiting for a Business Development Manager based at offices near Crawley, West Sussex.

The successful candidates will drive revenue growth by building strong customer relationships, understanding client requirements, maintaining solid product knowledge, and leading negotiations to secure profitable orders.

On Offer:

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to a maximum of 30 days
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for hybrid working following successful completion of probation
• A supportive, close knit team culture
• Comprehensive on the job training and ongoing professional development
• The chance to contribute to a growing business with ambitious plans for the future

Main Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to senior management, the Business Development Manager will drive sales activities by creating great relationships with customers, being aware of their needs and the products the business supplies. Taking lead in negotiating with customers to win profitable orders.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:
• Respond to customer quotation requests, assess available options, and prepare accurate quotes
• Monitor open quotations and negotiate to secure profitable sales
• Develop an understanding of key customer needs and position the organisation as their preferred supplier
• Build product knowledge across the company’s supported ranges and franchises
• Provide post sales support to maximise customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business
To be Considered for the Business Development Manager:
• Can communicate effectively in writing, verbally and through electronic media.
• Experience of selling electrical and electronic components in to highly regulated industries.
• Have a strong desire to succeed in satisfying customer needs and closing new business.
• Have great interpersonal skills and can build winning business relationships.
• Have an enquiring mind and seek to understand the functions and features of the components we deal with.
• Are confident to travel to visit customers for business meetings in a face-to-face setting.

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace industry