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Simpson Recruitment Services
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Coventry, West Midlands
Business Development Manager - Automotive 1st tier
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £50,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client is a market leading global manufacturer of safety critical assemblies operating in the OEM, automotive, defence and specialist industrial sectors with manufacturing and distribution operations in the UK and USA. They are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their commercial team. Reporting to the Sales Director you will work closely with the customer through the full sales cycle being the senior point of contact on all commercial and customer concern issues and will be able to understand the customers needs on engineering, quality, manufacturing and scheduling issues. The role will be split 60/40 between existing account management and new business development so you will also be responsible for helping to formulate and implement a strategy to target new business in the UK, EU and the USA - if you do not enjoy meeting new prospects then please do not apply The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre in a relevant discipline i.e. Engineering or Business Studies, will have at least 3 years Sales Management experience within an automotive tier 1 supplier, have commercial negotiation skills and experience of strategic account management and new business development. There is extensive UK travel but as the manufacturing facility is based in the West Midlands it would be ideal if you were within an hour’s commute of Coventry. Salary is around £60 - 65,000 plus car, benefits etc.