Business Development Manager - Timber Packaging / Pallets (Ref: PK8066)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8066)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - TIMBER PACKAGING / PALLETS

IDEALLY OFFICE BASED - NORTH WEST

Salary: Up to £45K + Bonus + Enhanced Pension Scheme + Car + Mobile Phone + Laptop

Our client is one of the UK's largest timber processing companies, their pallet and packaging operation benefits from the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the UK, a national distribution network, and offers a complete range of pallets and specialist timber packaging.

Our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to strengthen their team, you will be responsible for developing new sales business however you will also manage a portfolio of important customers whom they have long standing relationships with. You will work as part of a sales team, and together will help the company to continue to grow while reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing new sales channels
• Managing a portfolio of existing customers, developing these relationships, and maximising opportunities to strengthen partnerships
• Travelling within the UK to visit existing and prospective clients in-person
• Creating and implementing a business plan to maximise sales and deliver excellent standards of customer service & support at all times
• Preparing tenders and negotiating contract terms
• Monitoring customer ordering performance
• Maintain complete and accurate customer records

Requirements:

• Previous experience of a proven sales performance and the ability to achieve targets
• A positive influencer, with excellent selling and negotiation
• Ability to work both independently and contribute to a team
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as strong written skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications and CRM practices
• Good administrative, organisational and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence