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Business Development Manager
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Astute’s Nuclear Team Recruitment
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist nuclear engineering and technology organisation to recruit a Business Development Manager to support key business growth across their plant and equipment team.
The strategically important Business Development Manager role offers the opportunity to identify new markets, develop key client relationships and secure new business opportunities across the nuclear and wider engineering sectors. It comes with a salary of £50,000 – £80,000 dependant on experience, enhanced pension, a hybrid working and your birthday off too!
If you’re a commercially driven Business Development Manager looking to work for an organisation delivering specialist engineering solutions within highly regulated industries, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties
Reporting to The Commercial Manager, you will:
- Lead business development activities, identifying and pursuing new opportunities in line with strategic growth objectives.
- Develop new client relationships while managing and strengthening existing accounts.
- Identify, qualify and secure new business opportunities, contributing directly to sales performance, order intake and revenue growth.
- Research market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to identify potential opportunities.
- Develop account plans, opportunity capture strategies and sales forecasts.
- Act as the first point of contact for new business enquiries, presenting the organisation’s capabilities to prospective clients.
- Coordinate pre-sales activities, working with technical, commercial and delivery teams to develop solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Work closely with the tendering team to progress opportunities from initial engagement through to formal tender submission.
- Manage opportunities and client information through CRM systems, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
- Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and conferences to build networks and generate new leads.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop competitive proposals and maximise opportunities.
- Support marketing activities, including the development of presentations, sales collateral and tender content.
- Undertake regular UK and overseas travel as required.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Proven experience in business development or sales within a fast-paced commercial environment.
- A track record of winning new business and successfully converting sales opportunities.
- Experience developing and managing client and supplier relationships across public and private sector markets.
- Experience working on design and build projects within highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of CRM systems, such as Salesforce, would be advantageous.
- Experience in the nuclear industry would be beneficial, although not essential.
- Relevant formal qualifications or professional training would be advantageous.
Personal Skills
The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:
- Commercially minded, proactive and motivated by winning new business.
- Confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- An excellent communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Analytical, with the ability to use market intelligence and data to identify opportunities and support decision-making.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple opportunities and competing priorities.
- A strong team player who can work collaboratively with technical, commercial and operational teams.
- Experienced in preparing reports, presentations and compelling sales proposals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Comfortable representing a business at client meetings, industry events and conferences.
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Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary of £50,000- £80,000 dependent on experience.
- Car allowance, bonus scheme and enhanced 8% pension.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off, increasing incrementally with length of service.
- Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects within the nuclear sector.
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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