Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager Location: Midlands based Reporting to: Senior Director Salary: Basic salary of up to £45k DOE, plus car and performance-related bonus Job Brief We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to enhance our team. This demanding position focuses on increasing sales performance, expanding the customer base within various market sectors, and developing new service opportunities for a wider audience. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of business development in relevant sectors, excellent communication skills, and a strategic, results-driven mindset. This role includes hybrid work with travel to customer locations being integral to the position. Key Responsibilities * Support and create business development strategies, pipelines, and targets in alignment with key business objectives. * Drive business growth in collaboration with operations teams. * Take ownership of customer tender and Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements. * Create customer proposal documents and facilitate resulting commercial discussions and negotiations. * Manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and maintain day-to-day customer contacts. * Analyse market trends and conduct competitor benchmarking to discover new opportunities and services. * Liaise with a global network to maximize geographic opportunities. * Explore cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with existing clients. * Support continuous improvement activities related to customer satisfaction. Requirements * Midlands-based (ideally). * Proven work experience in a sales management role. * Strong knowledge and experience within the Aerospace / Automotive OEM supply chain. * Ability to measure and analyse key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs). * Understanding of manufacturing and resource operations. * Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills. * Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude. * Must be fluent in the native language and English