Swift Placements are working with a brand-new client based in Leeds on an exclusive basis who are on the lookout for passionate salespeople!

Are you driven by a passion for sales and have an interest in the aerospace industry? We are seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Manager to help grow the business and strengthen client relationships. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to make a significant impact through sales.

Our client is a leading provider of aerospace services, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to airlines, maintenance organisations, and other aviation industry stakeholders. They pride themselves on commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Monday to Friday

Full time Permanent position

Location: Leeds

Hours: 8:00- 4:00pm

Salary on offer: £30,000 + OTE (To be discussed at Interview stage)

Professional development and training opportunities.

Travel opportunities globally

Health and wellness benefits.

Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Team engagement events

Private healthcare insurance- BUPA care for you and your immediate family.

Death in service

Electric car scheme and also cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Manager to join our clients team on a full-time permanent basis. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for the aerospace industry or someone has a keen interest in sales and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the aerospace sector.
  
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
  
  
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
  
  
• Meet or exceed customer expectations around value, service level and compliance with technical and commercial requirements, facilitating secure, long term commercial relationships.
  
  
• Engage with the Regional Strategic Director and Business Intelligence Manager on the quotation of large-scale, long-term supply or service agreements, transferring responsibility for proposal development and quotation to them based on an assessment of the risk, reward and complexity of the proposal.
  
  
• Ensure Sales Order Confirmations are consistent with the standard terms established for each customer, including processing & handling charges, target margins, payment & delivery terms.
  
  Client Relationship Management:
  
  
• Manage and nurture client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  
  
• Act as a point of contact for clients, addressing their needs and resolving issues.
  
  
• Manage day-to-day customer relationships for both ad hoc and contract sales.
  
  Sales Strategy and Planning:
  
  
• Assist in developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve targets.
  
  
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  
  
• Submit timely and compelling quotes for materials and services, achieving agreed commercial objectives for revenue, margin and risk for each opportunity.
  
  
• Assist in developing business strategies to grow and diversify their customer base.
  
  
• Work closely with the Regional Sales Director and Business Intelligence Manager in documenting leads and opportunities, enabling collaborative qualification and development of these leads and opportunities between the respective sales teams.
  
  Product Knowledge:
  
  
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s products and services.
  
  
• Keep up to date with industry developments and competitor activities.
  
  Reporting and Analysis:
  
  
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.
  
  
• Analyse sales data to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing.
  
  
• Experience: Previous sales or customer service experience is advantageous but not required.
  
  
• Must have the full right to work in the UK as no sponsorship is offered!
  
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
  
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  
• Basic understanding of the aerospace industry is an advantage but not essential.
  
  Would you like to work for a company that has rapidly grown over the last few years? Do you have a passion for sales and love the opportunity to travel globally? If so, id like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV to Arsalan at swift placements or call the office on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
  
  Please note applicants with relevant sales experience with a degree in Business Admin or Marketing will be contacted for consideration