Business Development Manager (Industrial Connectivity)

Manchester
9 months ago
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£55,000 - £60,000 (OTE £80K) + Car Allowance + Progression + Training + Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday

Remote

Are you a Business Development Manager or similar from an Industrial Connectivity background, looking to step into an integral role in a specialist organisation, where you will drive growth in the UK, adding direct value to a company operating at the forefront of their industry?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking company which values your expertise, with the autonomy to shape your own sales strategy and progress into senior leadership?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the largest Automation companies in the world, which has built a pioneering product range of over 1,000 solutions. Significant strategic expansion is in the works, opening up further progression opportunities.

In this role, you will work with a highly specialist team of salespeople and industry experts to drive new business in the Energy market, focusing on industrial connectivity and system solutions. You will take a proactive approach to face-to-face meetings, enabling you to identify and win new opportunities.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager from a Renewables background who is looking for the unique opportunity to spearhead growth in the UK market for a global market leader.

The Role:

Drive new business in the Energy sector through a proactive approach
Support sales projects / processes both nationally and internationally
Focus on a consultative approach to medium to long term solutions for key decision makers
Engage in customer demonstrations and training
Remote role with UK patchThe Person:

Business Development Manager or similar
Industrial connectivity backgroundKeywords: Industrial Automation, Energy, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, National, Remote, Connectivity, Renewables, Connectivity

Reference BBBH19310

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