Business Development Manager Light Commercial

Our client has a vacancy for a Business Development Manager to generate profitable sales, by setting up a network of new fabricators within the West Midlands area. Products are light commercial aluminium and will include residential doors and windows, folding sliding doors etc The role covers the South of UK.

The role

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  To represent the business in a professional manner at all times.

  
  


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  To maximise turnover and profit to agreed budgets.

  
  


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  To service new customers accounts effectively.

  
  


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  Executive logical and effective journey plans whenever possible.

  
  


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  Ensure customer manuals and price lists are kept up to date.

  
  

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  Programme training for new and existing customers on product, manufacturing, estimating and installation. in conjunction with the training department.

  
  


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  Submit weekly and monthly reports to Team Leader on agreed dates through Project Services.

  
  


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  Endeavour to keep up to date with project and fabricator enquiries.

  
  


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  Keep up to date on products, market trends and competitors.

  
  

Skills required

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  Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the product

  
  


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  Ability to research the competition

  
  


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  Strong ability to generate sales leads

  
  


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  Anticipate any problems and pro-actively solve them effectively

  
  


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  Listen to what the customer says and focus on helping them find a solution

  
  


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  Build good solid relationships through networking and nurturing

  
  


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  Embrace new ideas and continually improve sales pitch

  
  


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  Strong and Assertive closer

  
  

Knowledge and experience required

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  Educated to at least GCSE Level standard

  
  


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  Basic technical understanding of aluminum systems

  
  


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  Proven door opener

  
  


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  Strong and proven sales experience in selling: hinges, handles, fittings, window hardware, or PVCu

  
  


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  Experienced in account management

  
  


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  Ability to meet goals

  
  


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  Competent in Microsoft software packages

  
  

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available.