Business Development Manager (Manufacturing Engineering)

Vanrath has partnered with a leading distributor and manufacturer of high-quality mechanical and fluid power transmission components. This company has several offices across the UK and Ireland, being assisted by a strong team of Technical Sales and Service Engineers. Working Hours Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm - Permanent position. Salary Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme (paid quarterly) + Company Vehicle + laptop, phone Excellent benefits included. The company is structured in four closely related divisions: Mechanical Power Transmission - Open Drives, including belts, chains, couplings, pulleys, bearings, etc. Hydraulic Components - Hose, fittings, flexible and steel assemblies, valves, pumps, and cylinders. Agricultural Trailer Parts and Accessories - axles, suspensions, braking systems, drawbar components Bespoke Products - offering design and production service from drawings or samples, complete outsourcing solutions The successful candidate will support our existing customers and develop new business, working closely with the Internal Sales Team and our Product Line Managers to grow the business in your designated area. They will have sound sales experience, preferably within one of our four product sectors. The position might suit a candidate who has worked successfully in an office-based, or service focused, sales position, and is looking to progress. Responsibilities: Searching for new clients who could benefit from your products in a designated region. Establishing new, and maintaining existing, relationships with customers. Managing and interpreting customer requirements. Advising clients on products or services that will best satisfy their needs. Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions. Offering after-sales support services. Assisting the Director's, or other members of the management team, with any other tasks that may arise, from time to time. The Ideal Candidate: Relevant sales experience in preferably within one or more of our product divisions, i.e. Mechanical Power Transmission/Hydraulics/Agri TP & A/Bespoke Products Degree in Business or Mechanical Engineering - beneficial but not essential Hands-on approach Strong attention to detail Strong Team Player Sales-orientated, enthusiastic and motivated MS Office suite mainly Excel & Outlook Skills: Business Development Sales Engineer OEM Hydraulic Agri power transmission Benefits: Work From Home vehicle bonus pension expenses