Business Development Manager

About us:We, the Mitsubishi Electric Group, contribute to the realisation of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity. "Changes for the Better" represents the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s attitude to "always strive to achieve something better", as we continue to change and grow. Each one of us shares a strong will and passion to continuously aim for change, reinforcing our commitment to creating "an even better tomorrow"Role summary:The role is to grow market share, presence and seek to gain end user specification or preferred supplier status, with UK selected vertical markets.Skills/Responsibilities:Grow revenue in assigned vertical markets.Help develop overall offering for the UK market.Gain specification and/or preferred supplier status within existing and new vertical market customers.Help develop the strategy and plan for targeting new vertical market customers / sectors.Research vertical market potential of new vertical markets.Participation in the development of value propositions to the assigned and new vertical markets.Participation in development of solutions messages to assigned and new vertical markets.Help develop the strategy and plan for developing existing customers / sectors.Help to manage, where required customer specific project activities in conjunction with relevant personnel.Introduce other Mitsubishi Electric services and solutions whenever possible.Work closely with the Project Support Team within the VIG.Work closely with the Key Accounts Sales Team.Experience:A proven track record of selling industrial automation solutions into vertical markets.A proven track record of interfacing with customers at a senior level and below.A knowledge of Mitsubishi Electric automation products and solutions would be an advantage.A recognised qualification / accreditation in electrical/electronic engineering would be favorable.Full UK Driving licence.In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year.Flexible Working - we offer a range of flexible working options that include working from home or hybrid working.Pension.Life Assurance.Group Income Protection Scheme.Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme - Single cover funded by Mitsubishi.Access to Mitsubishi’s very own discount platform.Colleague Referral Scheme.Holiday Buy.Long Service Awards.Cycle to Work Scheme.Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors.Equality and DiversityAs the business environment around Mitsubishi Electric Group is rapidly changing, providing a workplace where employees can work to their full potential regardless of gender or age is essential to business development. Based on this, Mitsubishi Electric promotes employee diversity through the following measures.