Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager required for our established client, in what will be driving forward a fairly new part of their business, leading to a Senior Management or Director level opportunity in the future. Annual salary up to £60,000 with additional on target earnings to £75,000. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm. Candidates with electrical, electronic, automation products knowledge and experience is desirable. Out on the road visiting clients 3-4 days a week, the rest of the week will be spent in their Hockley office in Essex. Duties: Actively and tenaciously seek out new business opportunities Drive electrical, electronic product sales Prepare, submit, follow up and report on quotations Promptly respond to customer requests, in a professional and efficient manner Provide specialist technical back-up as product champion Account manage customers Bring on an Internal Sales individualBenefits: Up to £60,000 per annum On target earnings £75,000 Pension Company car Private healthcare Death in service scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysExperience required: Electrical, electronic, automation products knowledge and experience is desirable Knowledge and experience with PLC's, Indicators and controllers, power supply's, relays and timers is desirable Previous sales, business development experience Driven, tenacious, and looking for a role offering development opportunities Ability to organise a busy and varied workload, remain calm under pressure, and proactive in approach to tasks PC literate with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skillsPlease bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website