Business Development Manager

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are one of the UK’s largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to aerospace, defence and commercial sectors and have a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager working at our busy fabrications and welding site in Dukinfield.

About us

We have successfully supplied engineering services into highly regulated industries for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly, supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. The salary for this role is competitive and comes with a fully expensed company car. We also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

About the opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you will play an integral role in seeking out and developing clients within highly regulated sectors such as Automotive, Oil and Gas, nuclear, scientific, space and energy as well as maintaining relationships with existing clients. You will also play a key role in supporting the Director with developing an effective sales and marketing strategy.

You will have the ability to quote for new jobs and offer detailed, timely solutions to our customer, ensuring that their requirements are fully understood and the most cost-effective solution is offered.

You will use your industry knowledge and experience to keep up to date with market trends, our competitors and collect customer feedback in order to continuously improve the business.

You will be a strong communicator and be willing to visit customers and also attend exhibitions to showcase the ability of our business.

Preferred Skills

• Technical sales background within engineering/manufacturing sectors.
• Good understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
• Sales background within either automotive, oil or gas, energy, transport or scientific industries.
• Willingness to approach and introduce new customers to the business.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to discuss drawings with customers in detail and give appropriate advice.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills (ideally Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Projects).
• Experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Target driven with the ability to show resilience drive and determination.
• Strong team player.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built site with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.

Suitable training will be offered for the right candidate.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dukinfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: FW130223