Business Development Manager

A Japanese stationary manufacturer in Runcorn is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their office. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for business development for new clients and maintaining the relationship with existing clients in the UK.

1-2 business trips per week around the UK will be required, as well as trips to Europe several times a year.5+ years’ experience in a similar industry is must.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time SALARY: up to £45K plus a company car and up to 8% of annual income bonus (depending on performance)START: ASAPLOCATION: Runcorn (Office based)Business Development Manager MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• New sales development for distributors and wholesalers in the UK
• Managing the relationship with existing distributors in the UK and Europe
• Visit clients across the UK
• Attend trade fairs across the Europe
• Planning and managing sales strategy
• Working with the line manager (National Sales Manager) to develop a strong and prosperous client base
• Performing market research to understand new avenues of development
• Keeping customers informed of deliveries and keeping an open line of communication to them
• Other administrative tasks

Business Development Manager IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• At least 5 years of sales/BD experience in a similar industry, within the UK or Europe
• Valid UK driving license
• Self- management skill
• Autonomous and confident in handling responsibilities, as well as a willingness to take on other responsibilities to expand the business
• Good communication skills
• Fluent verbal and written English skills
• Japanese and other language skills are advantageous

** All applicants for the Business Development Manager must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.