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 the scientific, aerospace, defence and commercial sectors and have a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager working at our busy manufacturing 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.

About the opportunity

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.

As a Business Development Manager, you ll play a pivotal role in the growth of the company by seeking out new business opportunities and ensuring that there is a pipeline to deliver the required growth. You will play an integral part in maintaining relationships and building the order book with existing customers.

You ll be responsible for introducing our services and mechanical engineering solutions to perspective new customers and carry out customer visits using different types of media and material.

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 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 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
• 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
• Strong team player
• Target driven with the ability to show resilience drive and determination
• Strong team player
• Knowledge of the medical/scientific industry
• Knowledge of precision engineering and clean room manufacturing

What we offer

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

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, please apply with your C.V