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Alexander James Recruiting is currently working on an exclusive basis with a leading provider of industrial batteries accessories, technology and data related products. Focusing predominantly on the material handling sector they require a new Business Development Manager to work across the North West and grow the end user customer basis in addition to forklift OEM’s & battery manufacturers. With a competitive salary and bonus on offer and scope for growth, this is fantastic opportunity for a consultative sales professional from either material handling or another sector looking to take on an exciting and challenging role with a market leading organisation. 

Responsibilities

Targeting OEM’s, end user & distributor accounts across the North West and Surrounding areas in a number of different market sectors, mostly industrial and warehousing related
Providing a solutions based approach in understanding customer requirements for batteries accessories and technology services
Work in conjunction with material handling provider’s and other parties to ensure the customer expectations are fulfilled and a full solution is provided to an adequate standard
Be supported by a team based in the UK and abroad to ensure customer requirements are met 
Occasional European travel to meet with existing customersRequirements 

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a technical sales background with a good general financial understanding. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. A full UK driving license is also required. In terms of location you will ideally be located within the North West but my client are open to individual slightly further a field who are willing to travel to their office one to two days a week. 

Benefits

Competitive basic salary dependent on experience (up to £40k) 
 Uncapped commission/bonus with a realistic OTE of £50k-£60k 
Car Allowance 
Phone & Laptop
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within racking & storage
Competitive holidays, pension and other benefits
The Company

Having been established for over a century, our client is a leading provider that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced battery maintenance equipment and systems. They focus primarily on industrial batteries, such as those used in material handling equipment, electric vehicles, and standby power systems. They are now looking to add a new Business Development Manager to help to grow their already strong foothold across the UK