Role Overview
The Business Development Manager will play a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success by driving business growth and securing new opportunities. The role is focused on delivering profitable new contracts and ad hoc work through proactive sales development, building strong relationships with new customers, and leading competitive tender submissions.
What You Will Do
The tasks you will undertake will include maintaining and developing a wide network of contacts, building effective relationships within the Asbestos marketplace, prospecting new clients, and promoting SOCOTEC services to generate leads and opportunities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be a successful Business Development Manager, you should be able to demonstrate experience within sales, marketing, telesales, business development, or bids environments, as well as strong knowledge of market trends and industry innovations.
Requirements
- Experience within sales, marketing, telesales, business development, or bids environments
- Experience working within construction, engineering, asbestos, compliance, or related technical service sectors would be advantageous
- IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, databases, and CRM systems
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Able to manage priorities effectively and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong focus on follow-up, relationship building, and delivering excellent customer engagement
- Highly enthusiastic with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Punctual, organised, and diligent, with strong attention to detail
- A-level qualified or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
- Electric car scheme (where applicable)
- Employee recognition programmes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Employee assistance programmes
- Enhanced company pension
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