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SENIOR BUSINESS DEVLOPMENT MANAGER

Job Description

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

Senior Business Development Manager Salary and Benefits

  • £42,000 - £45,000
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Chesterfield, Sheffield

Role Function

The business is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join their existing team.  

The primary responsibility of this role is to identify and secure new business opportunities, creating long-term relationships, contributing to the overall growth strategy of the company.

Senior Business Development Manager Candidate Requirements

  • Substantial experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrable interpersonal skills and confidence to develop strong working relationships 
  • Proven ability to manage and analyse large amounts of data, and identify BD opportunities within it
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, spoken and presentational)
  • A mature, consultative approach and be able to confidently guide and advise our customers and partners  
  • Strategic thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for inspiring and persuading others
  • Confident and effective presentation skills
  • Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach
  • Excellent range of IT skills

Senior Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Head of Business Development in building and executing a clearly defined route to market strategy and segment growth for the business, providing training and events as required
  • Lead by example to meet and exceed performance expectations and targets 
  • Grow and develop assigned existing client relationships, taking ownership of account & quarterly review process with the Head of Business, developing and implement strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets providing weekly/monthly sales performance reports, forecasts, and market insights
  • Market research, staying informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities
  • Provide as required the necessary support, guidance and direction to the Business Development Team
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, always sharing best practice within the team
  • Provide the Head of Business Development with monthly reports highlighting performance across the Business Development Team, against the strategic objectives
  • Ensure service is delivered to all customers, all of the time
  • Attend shows and exhibitions, group development meetings and successfully follow up on leads
  • Regular travel and some over-night stays are required

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our SALES vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

SIMILAR JOBS

 

This is a great opportunity for a Telesales Team Leader to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence.

With over 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

Telesales Team Leader Salary and Benefits

  • £25,000 - £28,000
  • Commission
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutoryLife Assurance
  • Profit related pay

    Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Heanor

Telesales Team Leader Candidate Requirements

  • Three plus years experience in a similar role
  • Familiarity with MRP systems
  • Technically minded
  • Competent in the use of MS Office Suite
  • An active interest in the automotive arena
  • A good motivator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Accurate with good attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good time management skills

Telesales Team Leader Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Support to the Head of Business Development and the field team
  • Lead the internal teams to meet and exceed targets, setting clear targets and performance expectations
  • Support and assist the inbound central enquiry, live chat and online product demonstration teams
  • Support recruitment, training and development of the team
  • Conduct the full performance management cycle
  • Set and track sales targets in conjunction with the business objectives
  • Monitor sales procedures and ensure records are comprehensively administered
  • Pro-actively communicate sales enquiry opportunities to the Head of Business Development
 

The Company

This is a great entry level engineering opportunity within a global company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in over 40 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Package and Benefits

  • £25,000 - £34,000
  • 37.5 hours per week – with flexible hours, Early finish on Friday’s
  • 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
  • Company performance bonus
  • Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Trainee Sales Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • You will be degree qualified - an instrumentation or similar degree would be considered. Pumps or valves would also be considered. 
  • A desire to learn on the Sales Engineering side.
  • Some level of previous work experience. 
  • Someone who is looking for longevity, developing of an engineering career.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.

Trainee Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities

Within the role of the Trainee Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for processing sales enquiries and:

  • Providing accurate advice and guidance on the correct production selection for the customer needs.
  • Achieving the best fit for the customer at the lowest cost.
  • Generating written and verbal proposals, within a response timeframe.
  • Providing technical and commercial support to an Area Sales Manager.
  • Taking ownership of key product lines and becoming the single point of contact for a designated sales territory.
 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SALES AND TRAINING EXECUTIVE

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art bespoke manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

You will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Sales and marketing plans within your assigned territory.

Your role will be split between demonstrating and selling time and delivering training courses.  Training courses usually delivered on customer premises

Commutable from  Darlington, Durhan, Carlilse, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee

Sales and Training Executive Benefits:

  • Salary: £38,000
  • Bonus
  • Company car
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

Sales and Training Executive Responsibilities:

  • Time split between demonstrating / selling time and delivering training courses
  • Training courses will be delivered at customer sites
  • Develop  territory business plans to grow the business in your area
  • Deliver training courses
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Generate quotes
  • Communicate new product developments to prospective and existing customers
  • Analysis of market trends
  • Participate in trade events, exhibitions and promotional events

Sales and Training Executive Requirements:

  • Strong sales and customer service experience
  • To have previously delivered training 
  • Good  knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Previous experience of working within a product and services driven industry
  • Adaptable, to have skills and experience to be  comfortable switching between training and sales
  • Professional and helpful with customers
 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover Bristol and South Wales region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • 30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newport

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.
 

Company

This is a great opportunity for a Mobility Product Demonstrator to join a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading mobility provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

This is a field-based role which will cover the Northwest region. 

Mobility Product Demonstrator Salary and Benefits

  • Salary is dependent on experience
  • Company car (a new vehicle that is fully kitted out)
  • Commission – uncapped (pays on average £1,000 - £2,000 per month)
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  • 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
  • Life Assurance
  • Profit related pay

Commutable From: Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn, Warrington, Preston Blackpool

Mobility Product Demonstrator Candidate Requirements

  • Previous mobility product experience or similar would be useful but is no essential.
  • Take a proactive approach to understanding customer needs and delivering the right solution for each customer.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Demonstrate empathy with their customers.
  • Be able to understand the technical aspects of our vehicle adaptations (a level of self-learning is expected in addition to the comprehensive training provided), demonstrate the products effectively and comfortably in a manner that gives the customer the level of confidence they need.
  • Have good IT skills with competency in the MS Office Suite.
  • Be highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Have a clean driving licence.
  • Regular travel and ‘some’ over-night stays are required for this role.

Mobility Product Demonstrator Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and fully understand the customer needs, whether at their home address, a mobility store or a car dealership.
  • Demonstrate the full range of vehicle adaptations offered by the Company.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and in the required timescales.
  • Attend shows and exhibitions when required. 
  • Demonstrate a technical understanding and ability to learn the technical aspects of each product.

Screening Questions - Must be happy to answer yes to them all to be considered:

1.    Are you technically minded and willing to carry out ongoing self-learning to constantly improve your knowledge?
2.    Do you have a clean driving licence?
3.    Are you flexible to be able to travel in your role with some overnight stays?
4.    Are you eligible to live and work in the UK with fluent English language skills?
5.    Have you previously worked mobile and are happy with minimum 3 hours driving each day?

 

We are looking to recruit an experienced Sales, Telesales, Engineering, or Design professional to join us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, where you will work within our high performing, and extremely established team. 

Full training will be provided, coupled with a structured career pathway and uncapped commission, providing you with an opportunity to establish a long-term career, and generous annual on target earnings.

If you have experience in Sales, Engineering, or Design, a willingness to learn, an ability to sell to clients, a strong work ethic, and you’re a resilient character, you may well be what we’re looking for.

Some of the features that a Recruitment Consultant can expect from working for Probe include:

  • An Outstanding Commission Scheme – You could earn up to 30% on the fees that you generate, and you can earn commission on 100% of your billings.
  • Highly Competitive Basic Salaries – Commensurate with experience. 
  • A Structured Career Development Pathway – To Team Manager or Principal level.
  • A Highly Knowledgeable Team - You will work with some highly experienced and successful Consultants, some of whom have worked here for over 24 years.
  • Free Car Parking Provided
  • Pension & Healthcare Provided – After a short qualifying period.
  • An Excellent Working Environment – This is a very friendly office culture, and we adopt a mature approach to KPI management.
  • Incentives - We run a regular individual and team-based incentives, where you can win prizes and Michelin Star meals.  We also value and reward longevity with long service awards.

Probe has just entered its 30th year in business, and we have extensive relationships with repeat business clients across the UK.  If you are an experienced technical Recruitment Consultant or sales professional, and you would like to find out more, please apply for this role and I’ll be in contact.

 

We are a well-established and highly regarded business that specialises and manufactures a wide range of products for various applications in several industries, such as automotive with plans towards future growth.

This is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small Maintenance team. This is hands-on role, working both independently and within the site Maintenance Team. Engineering maintenance and servicing of site equipment work will involve air handling equipment, compressors, large ovens, ventilation systems, motors, burners, hydraulic presses and cutting systems.

Benefits

  • Base salary of £37,000 + Attendance Bonus 
  • Up to 23 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays
  • Company Pension
  • Hours are Monday to Friday Mornings 6am to 14.00pm / Afternoons 14.00pm – 22.00pm  
  • Yearly Bonus (Companies Discretion)
  • Overtime 
  • PPE/ Onsite Parking 
  • Job Security 

Key Duties

As a Maintenance Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Suggest and promote process improvements to better the running of machinery and Processes
  • Engineering maintenance for the building
  • Supporting all on-going / New projects 
  • Commit to ensuring production lines are active through overtime if needed.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced hands-on production environment preferred
  • Welding and fabrication experience required
  • Identify electrical faults. Read and work from circuit diagrams
  • Experience with 3-phase electrical systems

If you are a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer seeking a rewarding career in a technically diverse business, we invite you to apply.

This role is commutable from Grantham, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham and Newark on Trent

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Telford. As a maintenance engineer you will assist in the planned and reactive maintenance of plant and equipment.      

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their day shift team. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical abilities. As well as a good salary and benefits package my client offers career development opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £40,086 
  • Pension Scheme. 
  • 25 days holiday + BH 
  • Life and Health Insurance. 
  • Production Bonus. 
  • Lunchtime finish Friday. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Day shift. 
  • Planned maintenance activities. 
  • Respond to breakdowns. 
  • Fault finding. 
  • Update CMMS. 
  • Support with installations. 
  • Actively contribute to company continuous improvement activities. 

As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements: 

  • Recognised electrical qualifications. (NVQ Level 3 or HNC Electrical). 
  • 18th edition. 
  • PLC and Robotic knowledge. 
  • Understanding of continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen, 5S). 
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Good knowledge of health and safety. 
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience. 
  • Manufacturing experience.

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Bilston, Featherstone, Cannock, and surrounding areas.