Regional Business Development Manager

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Regional Business Development Manager

Location: Central Region – Northampton & Leicester
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 basic + bonus/commission + company vehicle
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Regional Business Development Manager to join a growing materials handling and equipment business, covering the Northampton and Leicester region.

This is a field-based new business role focused on identifying new customers, opening doors and building a strong pipeline of opportunities. You will be out in the market meeting prospective customers, understanding their requirements and developing relationships across a range of industries.

The role would suit a driven, confident and resilient sales professional who enjoys winning new business and is comfortable with proactive prospecting, face-to-face meetings and developing a territory.

The Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Central region.
• Proactively prospect through customer visits, cold calling, networking, referrals and local market research.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and identify opportunities for additional hire, sales, service and parts.
• Visit prospective customers and generate new sales opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Prepare and follow up quotations.
• Develop smaller opportunities through to agreement.
• Qualify larger opportunities and hand them over to the wider sales team for development and closure.
• Maintain accurate records of activity, prospects and opportunities on the CRM.
• Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise new business opportunities.
• Monitor market activity and identify new sectors and potential customers. xwwtmva

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong new-business mindset who enjoys getting out and meeting customers rather than relying solely on inbound enquiries.

You may come from a background in:

• Materials Handling / Forklift
• Plant or Tool Hire
• Powered Access
• Industrial or Engineering Sales
• Commercial Cleaning Equipment
• Warehouse or Logistics Equipmen
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