Involve Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd are recruiting for an Applications Business Development Manager for a UK wide Electrical Distributor covering the Midlands Region (Both East and West Midlands)
The Application Business Development Manager is responsible for growing sales across a designated territory by winning new customers, expanding existing accounts, and providing application-focused solutions. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role combines business development, consultative sales, and account management within the industrial automation sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business by identifying and securing opportunities within target markets.
- Grow existing customer accounts to increase profitable sales.
- Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation products and technical solutions.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal technical teams.
- Manage key accounts, customer visits, follow-ups, and the overall sales pipeline.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales and project updates.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience in industrial automation or technical sales.
- Strong business development and consultative selling skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and customer relationship management.
- Commercially aware, self-motivated, and target-driven.
- Competent with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.
Package – £40,000 to £47,000 plus Hybrid Vehicle, fuel card, company credit card, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays PLUS CHRISTMAS SHUT DOWN, private healthcare and bonus
