Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Engineering Membership Body/North America (UK hours)

Basic Salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience with realistic on target earnings of £40,000-£45,000

25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension scheme plus additional package

All staff are based 3 days in office, Knutsford and work 2 days home (with occasional overseas travel to attend engineering conferences and events throughout the year)

Hours of Work - Permanent- full time position, 8:45- 5pm – 3 days in Knutsford, 10:45-7pm – 2 days working from home

Our client a well-respected and reputable engineering membership body is currently looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to work their North American region.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and account management, with a focus on B2B interactions. Experience working within a North American/USA/Canadian region would be advantageous.

You will be able to work non-standard UK hours to co-inside some of the week to take into account the North America – USA, Canada time zones

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement sales strategies to attract new members and retain existing ones

Conduct market research and analyse trends to identify opportunities for growth

Manage client accounts, providing exceptional customer service and addressing inquiries promptly

Utilize technical sales knowledge to effectively communicate the benefits of membership

Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns

Conduct outside sales visits to potential clients and represent the organization at industry events.

Exhibit at Trade Shows

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in sales, preferably in a B2B environment

Strong ability to analyse market data and identify key trends

Experience in technical sales or technology sales is a plus

Ability to manage client accounts effectively and build long-term relationships

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Working experience and knowledge of North America, USA, Canada would be advantageous

To apply to this role please send your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.