Business Development Manager - Technical Sales

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Job Title: Business Development MangerLocation: Sandhurst, BerkshireSalary: Competitive + Uncapped CommissionJob type: Permanent, Full timeThe company is expanding their Business Development activity and is looking for someone to join their Business Development teamThe main focus of the role will be to support UK design engineers across Aerospace, Industrial, Medical, Automotive, Military & Space markets with a range of Advanced Passive Component and Electromechanical solutions. The company is a global supplier and you will work with customers and manufacturers to secure UK developed business, including any subsequent overseas assembly/purchasing, by means of carefully demonstrating that they are the right partner for their organisation. Their passion for service and support is often unrivalled.OverviewThey are therefore looking for that rare commodity: the next addition to the team will be both technically and commercially competent. A person who has the ability to listen and to gain a detailed understanding of customers' needs, by open questioning, and who themselves is able to explain often complex subjects in a simple way.They would welcome applications from individuals with a design or technical background - perhaps application, design engineering or product marketing, ideally with some experience with customer engagement and with an understanding of the UK Electronics Industry. Most importantly, if you have a passion for electronics, are enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional and have a desire to develop your career and operate outside of 'the box' with very much a technical hands-on approach and a hunger to close sales, they'd love to hear from you!In return, for the right person, you'll be offered a highly competitive salary, along with a rewarding uncapped commission + comprehensive benefits package.The role:To develop new business within new and existing accountsTo match manufacturers' products / capabilities with customers' requirements, while fully understanding the price point customers are willing to engage with for such a solutionTo manage the sales cycle to conclusion; defining customer requirements, specifying product, obtaining pricing to issue quotes, coordinating sample requests & follow upTo be able to understand both simple / standard and complex / non-standard product enquiriesTo be able to gain the respect and admiration of customers and manufacturers alikeTo set sales budgets, completing all sales reports in a timely mannerTo uphold a high commercial & technical competence on products, including competitors' productsTo ensure that franchise partners are represented professionallyTo keep 'ahead of the market' by engaging with New Product development within franchisesTo monitor and report on significant new business opportunities / key projects (use of CRM)To be able to work as an individual and as part of a teamAbout you:Design or technical background in passive electronic componentsCommercial competenceUnderstanding of the UK electronics industryStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFocused and goal orientedFull UK driving licencePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Electronics Sales, Technical Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Electrical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Coordinator, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development, Key Sales, New Client Sales, B2B, Technical Sales Engineer may also be considered for this role.