Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Business Development Manager to join their client, a successful manufacturer and supplier of both branded and own-label products in the UK, Europe and Internationally.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the purpose of the role is to play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of the business by generating new leads and sales appointments within the target markets coupled with building strong, lasting relationships with existing clients.

The role is hybrid which will include work from the office and travel, both national and internationally.

Main duties of the role include:

* Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients

* Building relationships with new clients, identifying their needs and developing proposals to address these needs.

* Effective time management, ability to work independently without supervision

* Responsible for P&L and forecasting, achievement of pre-agreed sales targets. Implementing joint marketing activities to generate further business.

* Complete and maintain accurate records and report status of each appointment, pipeline, and daily activity.

* Liaising with colleagues in other departments including Marketing, Administration and supply chain and warehouse staff ensuring information is communicated clearly.

The successful candidate must be an accomplished Business Development Manager with a proven track record of sales success within the engineering, manufacturing or building sector.

Must be comfortable with overseeing a full portfolio of high-profile blue-chip accounts and have a passion for developing the accounts together with building solid professional relationships in order to grow existing sales and profitability.

Salary is dependent on experience and knowledge to offer.

Package includes a car and bonus scheme subject to achieving target.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.