Business Development Manager (Electrical / Engineering)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Inchinnan, Renfrewshire
8 months ago
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Business Development Manager (Electrical / Engineering)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Hybrid (1 Day in Office) + Expenses + Progression + Shares + Bonus + Benefits + Car

Inchinnan

Are you a Business Development Manager or similar with experience selling specialist equipment or engineering solutions looking to join a company known for looking after their staff which will offer you shares in the business, the opportunity to continuously grow your salary and 1 day a week in the office?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing specialist supplier within drives, motors, control systems, and related industrial products. This role will see you working across multiple sectors, building long-term customer relationships while developing new business opportunities in critical industries.

Your role will managing existing customer accounts ensuring all opportunities to supply to them are achieved. You will also hunt for new business within the automation, utilities and petro-chemical industries. You will spend 3 days on the road, 1 day at home and 1 day in the office per week. You will receive full product Training and excellent progression opportunities.

On offer is the opportunity to join an ambitious company with huge sales potential which will offer you the opportunity to progress your career, shares, a tax free bonus and vehicle.

The role:

  • Managing existing customer accounts and service contracts
  • Building strong client relationships to generate repeat and new business
  • 3 days on the road travelling around Scotland, 1 day at home and 1 day in the office
  • 8:30am-5pm Monday- Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday

    The person:
  • Proven experience in Account Management or Business Development within specialist equipment sales or engineering solutions.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills with confidence in client-facing roles
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within region

    Reference: 21453

    Keywords: Account Manager, Business Development, Drives, Motors, Utilities, PetroChem, Industrial Automation, Sales, Service Contracts, Engineering.

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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