Business Development Manager

JOB – Business Development Manager LOCATION – Remote, involving travel to meet UK-based customers and occasionally visit the office in Worthing   TERM- Permanent SALARY - £45,000-£50,000 per annum My client designs and manufactures products within the Electrical sector. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The company is based in Worthing, but this role will be remote (requirement to be in the office around once every 3 months), and will involve travel to meet UK-based customers as required. The Business Development Manager will ideally have the following attributes: Experience working in Business Development for B2B sales, ideally selling to OEMs Ideally have a background within an Electrical industry Able to find customers and win new business, whilst managing accounts and maintaining customers A passion for sales and an entrepreneurial mindset  Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a small team Excellent people skills and the ability to motivate others Enthusiasm for the position Brilliant communication skills and organisational skills Be able to travel to meet UK-based clients as required  The Business Development Manager role will involve: Working in a team to manage sales and business development activities within the company Selling products to other businesses and OEMs Identifying and targeting new potential customers and winning business Liaising with clients and investors to create and build relationships, then managing accounts Maintaining the existing customer base and managing accounts Leading a small team and having 1 direct report Travel across the UK to meet customers and attend trade shows, events and conferences as required Researching and developing sales opportunities Working in alignment with commercial, technical, research and marketing strategies Achieving revenue growth targets Day-to-day management and team engagement Driving for progression and growth of the business  If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible