Our client is an award-winning plastic injection moulding company that has a strong reputation for producing medical devices. They are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team.

This post will suit an experienced Sales, Business Development or proven Commercial Individual with a background in the plastics processing industry and who will ideally have served in an engineering discipline. Candidates will ideally have a good working knowledge of ISO13485 medical device industry standards as well as other technical industries.

This is a home based role.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and generating business enquiries & sales leads to aid in driving company growth.

This role will suit either a Technical Sales Manager or Business Development professional who will ideally have experience within the Medical Device / Healthcare industry and plastic injection moulding.

The successful applicant will be an excellent negotiator with proven experience of sales processes, medical healthcare validation & regulatory compliance knowledge & experience.

The role is to ensure ongoing improvement in the company’s market position and financial growth, helping to define long-term organisational strategic goals. i.e. building key customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating & closing business deals, maintaining industry knowledge as well as current market conditions.

The successful candidate will work with the other functional teams to increase sales opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Engaging with the operational, technical & quality teams to ensure alignment on new business opportunities.

Creating, negotiating, and closing profitable new business deals and commercial agreements at all levels.

You will be responsible for devising business development strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.

You will be required to negotiate and secure business by agreeing acceptable terms and conditions, contracts and supply agreements which manage business risks successfully.

Attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events to build relationships with industry partners and stay abreast of market trends.

Possessing a thorough understanding of the company’s core business offering as well as good knowledge of market competition.

The Candidate

HNC level minimum or equivalent in Engineering, Commercial or Science discipline

Should have prior experience and knowledge working within a plastics manufacturing environment, ideally with medical/healthcare and technical products.

Have a proven track record in sales, business development and securing new business.

A professional manner is essential, both face to face and via telephone/email, offering good clear communication skills

Must have good experience in sales planning, sales forecasting, sales prospecting, diary management and CRM / Database (SalesForce/Epicor)

The Package

Offering up to £65,000 plus bonus, electric company vehicle and other benefits.