Senior Sales Manager

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a specialist in electric automotive technologies, with their search for a Senior Business Development Manager to support with continued business growth in the UK & Europe. As the Senior Business Development Manager you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering key areas of Business Development and Commercial activities required to achieve sales targets and deliverables. Key Activities: Business Development & Sales Identify new opportunities – Prospect for potential customers and to generate leads. Develop sales strategies – Create and implement effective sales plans. Manage sales pipeline – Track sales progress and ensure timely completion of sales milestones. Product Development & Innovation Collaboration with R&D – Work closely with research and development teams to develop new products. Align products with market needs – Ensure that products meet current and future market demands. Provide market insights – Share market intelligence to inform product development decisions. Customer Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships – Develop strong relationships with existing & potential customers. Understand customer needs – Collaborate with customers to identify their specific requirements. Provide solutions – Offer tailored solutions that meet customer needs and exceed expectations Market Analysis and Research Identify market trends – Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements & regulatory changes. Analyse competitor activities – Monitor competitors’ strategies, products and market share. Conduct market research – Gather data on target customer needs, preferences & buying behaviours. Qualifications & Experience Required: Experience in electric motor, transmission, or a related area with a demonstrable aptitude for distilling complex technical concepts into clear and concise messages. Prior experience in working within an ISO9001 organisation with an understanding of process driven management of the commercial function. Previous experience of selling into the automotive and / or commercial vehicle sectors is desired, and implementing supply agreements or the like, in these sectors. Previous history of working with a full commercial stage process and CRM system. The ability to speak a second European language is desired but not essential. Excellent planning and organisational skills working with cross-business teams and with customers. Be comfortable with travel to customers, exhibitions & events as this is a key part of the role. Competent to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment in line with an aggressive sales plan

Location: Eastern England, GB

Posted Date: 3/31/2025