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Business Development Manager - Factory Automation

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4 days ago
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Factory Automation
South UK - Home based
Up to £55,000 basic + 15% bonus + BYD Exec Car + Laptop + Mobile + Full Company Training

Our retained client is seeking a dynamic, remote home working Business Development Manager to cover the South of the UK.

You will be engaging with existing customers across the Automotive, Energy, Construction, Aerospace, Health & Leisure sectors.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about a broad portfolio of design-and-build Mechanical engineering products and confident working with OEMs and end users, from the boardroom, system integrators ,panel builders to the press shop.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of manufactured pneumatic, robotic, factory automation motion-control products, with the main aim of diversifying the portfolio and developing new relationships within the Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Science sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with OEM machine builders, understand technical requirements, and propose tailored solutions from an extensive product portfolio.
Collaborate with the internal sales team and National Sales Manager to develop effective product-promotion strategies.
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients, including custom solutions.
Provide technical support throughout the sales process.
Assist in preparing proposals and quotations.Requirements

Proven background in Electro-Mechanical engineering product or solution sales within Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Sciences.
Confident generating new business while managing an existing patch.
Familiarity with factory automation.
Ability to cover a large geographical territory (overnight stays may be required).
Confident presenting technical information to varied audiences.
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.Benefits

Bonus scheme
BYD company car
Company events
Company pension
Remote / work-from-home flexibility,How to Apply

Please submit a detailed CV quoting Job Ref: 10209

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