Are you looking for a fresh 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 aerospace, defence and commercial sectors and have a new vacancy for a Business Development Manager working at our busy surface treatment facility in Stalybridge. 

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 we offer 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. We also have purpose built sites that offer free car parking.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play an integral part in winning new work and support the Director with developing an effective sales and marketing strategy. You will also play a key part in managing the existing order book, enhancing the relationship with existing customers to ensure opportunities are maximised.

You will have the ability to quote for new jobs and offer timely solutions to our customer, ensuring that their requirements are fully understood and the most cost effective solution is quoted. 

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 also use your experience to support with projects which involve new product introduction and get involved in continuous improvement activity.   

Preferred Skills

• Technical sales background with engineering/manufacturing background.

• Good understanding of surface treatment processes.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to discuss drawings/specifications with customers in detail and give appropriate advice.

• Advanced Microsoft office skills (ideally Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Projects).

• Familiar with Bill of material and conditions of supply.

• Experience of using CRM systems.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Target driven with the ability to show resilience drive and determination.

• Strong team player.

• Knowledge of Aerospace, Defence or Nuclear industries.

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, then we’d love to hear from you.