Business Development Manager

4 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Prescient Group Full time

Prescient Recruitment Group is proud to be working alongside an international lighting company specialising in exterior lighting. They are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Business Development Managers to join their team on a permanent basis to help develop the UK side of the business. 

This role is to cover the London region. 

Offering; £50-£75,000 basic salary + commission of 1.5% on all sales paid quarterly + 45p mileage allowance + business travel to Italy / Europe 

Summary:

The primary focus of this position is the development and management of the companies lighting revenue stream within a designated region (London) The position will also hold key relationships and function as the primary contact for the customer and agent relationship with their territory. This successful candidates will be responsible for driving revenue through business planning and customer/end user development and will also require close collaboration with sales management, marketing, product development, market development and customer service, whilst maintaining a relationship with engineering and applications personnel.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for selling the company’s street lighting, outdoor and industrial products by developing new accounts.

  • The position will also hold key relationships and function as the primary contact for customers in the designated region.Must be self-motivated and able to independently manage various activities with minimal supervisionEstablish strong business relationships with specifiers / distributors and key End User customersEffectively communicate/present the Lighting Value Proposition and leverage it to create a competitive advantageManage relationships with clients, and trade partners… This will include continually evaluating effectiveness and performance relative to market potentialProvide competitive market information to management to help drive the direction of product marketing and developmentPropose new product opportunities to business development teams based on customer needs, timing, and compliance with its core competencies, competitive intensity and general segment attractivenessSupport local and National trade shows as neededUnderstand the level of customer satisfaction with technical support and drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction while meeting business needsWork with other managers and marketing personnel across the Lighting business unit to continuously upgrade the customer solutions processMaintain a new business pipeline and relentlessly pursue opportunities to broaden target markets

Performance Metrics:

  • Meets or exceeds sales quotas consistentlyMaintains detailed customer records on an on-going basis and provides additional written details on important customer developments or feedback by request. This includes providing weekly updates on sales-to-quota and market activities and the use of the CRM program.Participates professionally and freely with Lighting senior management on the business development and planning process. Available to participate in key planning discussionsSound technical aptitudeMeet and exceed revenue target of £1.2m per annum

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent presentation and written communications skillsDemonstrated active listening skillsStrong negotiating skillsStrong problem solving and conflict management skillsAbility to gain trust and respect from customers’ managerial and sales teamsSelf-motivator with strong drive to achieve business objectivesDegree level qualified or equivalent business experience.5+ years general experience (sales and/or key accounts) in the lighting fixtures industry, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with End users, Specifiers, Contractors, and DistributorsComputer skills – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet ResearchExcellent command of English language (verbal and written)Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV. We receive many applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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