Senior Business Development Manager

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1 year ago

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SFR Recruitment Solutions have a brand-new opportunity for Senior Business Development Manager to focus on the growing the water sector with the critical infrastructure category.

Our client is an established and leading global brand of both mechanical and electrical locking solutions and door hardware products. Products designed for your safety and security.

Responsibilities Include:

The Development Manager will be responsible to the Head of division, for the growth within an established sector. The role will focus on not only the infrastructure behind the sector but also the major players within the sector.
A specific focus will be required on the continues evolvement of electromechanical and electric locking solutions and new patent protected master key systems into this sector.
Increase and develop the brand specifications with influencers and especially end-users for the brand, providing solutions, products and promote as appropriate all complementary product.
Work closely and effectively with the End User and their preferred contractors to identify, qualify, negotiate and close new business. Consideration to be given to ensure that we provide the best overall solution to the end user and deliver world‑class service.
Clearly identify end user business needs in order to continually progress product and solutions for the sector.
Search for new, creative markets within the vertical to expand the current reach of the organisation and increase emerging business opportunities.

Skills & Attributes:
Develop and maintain a close, regular & professional working relationship with existing & prospective clients/customers.
Attend Sales Meetings, Product Promotions, Training Sessions and other industry related functions when required.
You must have a strong track record of leading and growing sales of products via solution selling methods in targeted sectors.
Possess a strong business development background, with experience of similar role previously.
Demonstrable record of strategic prospecting skills.
Effective time management for national coverage.
Managing/achieving sales budgets.
A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities.
It is essential that you possess excellent presentation and persuasion skills
Ability to work in an extremely challenging and demanding environment, with a strong emphasis on achieving agreed targets.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

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