Business development manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager Salary: Circa GBP45,000 Benefits: Car Allowance Performance Bonus Company Pension Scheme Location: Blaydon/Field Based The Company: Theo James are proud to be working with a renowned industry leader that have a good reputation for delivering specialised components to a range of industries including Sub-sea, Oil Gas, Rail, Marine, Fastenings, Defence and Aerospace! They have a growing client base which has been built through good service and word of mouth, this is where you come in... Job Description: This is a brand new role to the business to help focus their sales strategy through sourcing new business and focusing on account management to further enhance sales. You will play a pivotal part in the business growth and spend time maximising business opportunities across the diverse service offerings. Skills experience: * Degree in sales, marketing, business, engineering or a related field desirable * Proven experience in B2B sales within a specialist engineering company * Strong understanding of the subcontracting industry with a network to offer these services to * Both New Business and Account Management experience- ability to expand the customer base through identifying sales opportunities as well as enhancing relationships with existing clients to build contracts further * Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering principles when discussing projects with customers