Job Overview:
We are looking for a self-motivated Business Development Manager to help drive the growth of our business in key regions and industries.
In this position, you will work closely with the Director of Business Development to develop and execute a sales strategy aimed at driving growth in specific regions and sectors. Your primary focus will be on generating new business opportunities. The role is primarily office-based, with regular national and occasional international travel to meet prospective clients, attend networking events, and participate in conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Business Development: Identify, generate, and close new sales opportunities, collaborating with the Business Development & Marketing team to target prospective clients.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Attend industry events and exhibitions to foster relationships, promote our services and generate sales.
• Sales Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute a coherent sales strategy for your assigned region and target sectors to drive growth through new account acquisition.
• Client Account Management: Manage existing client accounts to ensure consistent sales and long-term business relationships.
Ideal candidate requirements:
We are looking for an individual who is confident, professional, and has a strong drive to generate new business. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
1. Sales Experience: A strong understanding of the sales cycle in consultancy or a similar service sector, with the ability to overcome challenges and close deals effectively.
2. Strategic Sales Development: Proven experience in developing and executing sales strategies within a specific industry.
3. Lead Generation & Closing: Extensive experience in generating new leads, qualifying opportunities, and closing sales efficiently, in a timely manner.
4. Commercial Acumen: Strong business sense, with experience or an MBA providing valuable insights into driving business growth.
5. Industry Experience: Familiarity with sectors such as MedTech, LabTech & BioTech, VetCare & Animal Health, CleanTech, AgriTech, Consumer, or Food & Drink is beneficial.
6. Client Interaction: Proficiency and professionalism in presenting and engaging with potential clients.
7. Account Management: Proven ability to manage and grow client accounts to meet sales targets.
8. Technical Proposal Writing: Experience in writing technical proposals that meet client needs.
9. CRM Proficiency: Experience using CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) to track and manage opportunities.
10. Engineering Background: A technical background or transferable skills in any of the relevant sectors is a requirement.
If you are an experienced business development professional looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company, we encourage you to apply.
Package & Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits for all of our employees, including:
• Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
• 25 days’ annual leave with the opportunity to buy-back additional holiday
• A discretionary profit bonus at the end of our financial year, a portion of which will be tax free through the EOT model*
• Generous matched contribution company pension scheme
• Private healthcare benefit scheme
• Life Assurance
• Investment in professional development and learning
• We have a flexible working policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Being part of an Employee Ownership Trust has various benefits to our team, which we would be happy to share during the interview process.
About us:
eg technology is an integrated product design and engineering consultancy. Specialising in electronics, software and mechanical engineering, industrial design, human factors and project management. eg is ISO 13485 accredited, complying with safety, risk management and traceability standards. Our engineers are world-class and have the experience and passion to create exceptional products for our clients which not only make it to market but make a genuine impact once there. Our aim is to be the chosen product development company for both our clients and employees.
Although eg technology is an engineering company, our business is really about people. We value and look after everyone who works with us, meaning our staff stay and we establish long-term working relationships with our clients.
The projects that we work on are exciting and interesting, and teamwork is key to our success. Collaboration, contribution and communication throughout the business are key to delivering results, both internally and externally.
Does this sound like the place for you? If so, please send us your application.
Please visit our Careers section to find out more about eg technology, career development of our staff, the benefits we offer and testimonies of why it is great working with us. Salary will be dependent upon individual candidate’s expertise and experience. Interviews can commence at the earliest convenience.
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We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.
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