Business Development Manager

Job Purpose: Acquire and develop new and existing customer prospect opportunities for the company to meet annual revenue and growth targets. Small service works and Projects of £750,000 to £2 million to be targeted and also annual growth of 20% to be achieved. The Sunderland branch is targeted at £2.5 million annual. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Continued management of existing customer relationships * Contribution to, and implementation of, the company growth strategy. * Promotion of our products / systems, and services throughout North England and further as required. * Plan & develop new customer base including resource strategy where applicable. * Deliver presentations/lunch and learns, to new and existing customers. * Provide technical advice on piping components, equipment, and services. * Liaising with external and internal colleagues to ensure efficient and effective follow up of potential job/manpower requirements. * Recording and Host monthly Team meetings to review sales activity/pipeline. * Ensure company CRM system is updated as required. * Liaise with QA team over project delivery. PERSON SPECIFICATION; * Background in the Oil and Gas industry and / or Hydraulic industry essential. * Previous experience with Business Development, Acquiring new accounts and Project Sales. * Drive and determination to push the client's brand and develop the UK market. * Customer / account knowledge, within the oil & gas/marine markets including EPC’s and Industrial land based businesses. * Proven external sales track record. * Knowledge of Hydraulic systems would be advantageous * Competent PC skills including word, excel, powerpoint, etc * Positive attitude to learn, develop and progress within a large global organisation * Willing to travel nationally and internationally (if required) at points with the role