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Make an impact

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager for the UK. Our head offce is based in Redditch this role can be remote with travel to the customer and the office when required.

• The position holder is responsible for developing new opportunities and for selling solutions for a specific product – market combinations.
• Once the lead has been identified, the Business Development Manager works together with the Head of Sales in order to qualify opportunities.
• Contact, Influence and convince customers and actively build long term relationships
• Able to judge whether leads fit with customer profile that is ideal for Swisslog to serve by effectively analyzing existing and potential customers needs
• Initiate market research and competitor analysis
• Maintain and grow your network within the material handling and logistics industry
• Promote Swisslog's capabilities to secure sales opportunities
• Prepare and hold professional presentations using PowerPoint

What you need to succeed

• Poven track record in business development in the logistics / intralogistics business environment
• Experience of business development and strong network within supply chain / intralogistics
• Understanding industry specific business processes, drivers and issues to be addressed during the sales cycle
• Excellent communication skills and professional approach 
• Strong focus on customer needs and customer satisfaction
• Able to establish effective working relationships with existing and potential customers
• Able to travel throughout the UK as necessary
• Professional presentation skills
• Ideally degree educated