Business Development Manager

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.

With our specialist asset reliability services, we help prevent machinery failures and, as a result, unscheduled (and, very often, costly) downtime for our customers. We’re all about operational efficiency and our team of highly skilled engineers not only use, but also develop and produce, some of the most sophisticated technology to help keep our customers’ assets doing what they need to, without any unexpected surprises along the way.

As a Business Development Manager for the BES Asset Reliability sales team, you will be looking to grow long term and profitable business by monitoring and researching the sector to identify, approach and qualify new customers in line with BES Asset Reliability goals.

You will:

• Visit customer sites to present our services and survey their current requirements
• Manage new customers set‑up, including the creation of accurate records and required documentation
• Contribute to the development of effective business strategies, priorities and market propositions, drawing on your own industry knowledge and understanding of our products and competitors
• Proactively keep abreast of established companies and new start‑ups. Sharing industry knowledge with your colleagues, raising your understanding of opportunities across the wider company
• Build good working relationships with your peers and across the business; sharing opportunities for cross‑selling of the multi‑department service portfolio
• Attend industry events – webinars, forums, conferences, debates – remaining informed on competitors entering the market.

• A starting salary from £50,000 depending on experience
• Access to the company Sales Commission Scheme
• £5,500 annual car cash allowance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 2 × life cover
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme
• Fundraising support for your chosen charity

• Ideally experience in the field of Reliability in either Sales or as a Service Engineer but not essential as training will be provided
• Possess highly effective sales, communication and presentation skills
• Experience either in the Marine or Manufacturing industry would be advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrate experience in managing bids, tenders, contract negotiations and opportunity pipelines
• Excel in relationship building, owing to your strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be highly methodical, having the ability to multi‑task and prioritise while paying close attention to meeting targets.
• Naturally, you will have excellent attention to detail as you will be working with detailed proposals and CRM systems (experience using MS Dynamics would also be an advantage)

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your Linked In profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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