Our client is a well respected manufacturer and solutions provider in the foundry and castings industry, offering innovative ferrous, non-ferrous and multi-alloy solutions to their customers. Due to growth, they are currently looking to appoint a Business Development Manager / Technical Sales person to join their team to generate sales within the UK and Overseas.

The company have developed through organic growth and an ethos of respect and credibility within the foundry and cast metals sector. They have remained profitable by identifying opportunities to diversify their product range to meet their clients increasingly demanding and technically specialised requirements. Providing bespoke solutions to some of the leading OEM’s within Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Valves, Pumps, Petro-Chemical, Defence, Construction and other associated general engineering markets. Following their growth strategy they are looking to add someone new to their existing team.

Salary Circa £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus, Company Car, Healthcare, Mobile and Laptop.

Location tags: Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Derby, Stoke on Trent, Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Worcester, Northampton, Reading, Lincoln, Manchester, Wolverhampton

The Primary function of this position will be to utilise your proven skills in technical solution sales, business development, negotiation and relationship building to proactively manage customer relationships and generate sales opportunities from current and new customers. 

You will responsible for sales throughout the UK and overseas and you will be supported and encouraged to build a strong portfolio of customers to meet agreed targets.

Based on your success you will be rewarded with an excellent package and bonus scheme, with the opportunity to progress your career and secure a promising future in a stable and profitable company.

• You will have previously held a career in the foundry/metals/engineering industry leading to several years experience in a technical related sales position, this should ideally be within the foundry/castings sector or a closely allied market such as forgings or sub-contract manufacturing/machining.

• You will be technically strong with the ability to understand drawings, castings specifications, tolerances and technical requirements.

• You will be a strong communicator and negotiator, with the ability to discuss and provide customers with advice and bespoke solutions to their casting and foundry products requirements.

• You will ideally hold a mechanical engineering degree or will be able to demonstrate the equivalent knowledge and skills gained from your experience in the foundry industry.

• You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in technical solution sales to leading OEM’s within Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Valves, Pumps, Petro-Chemical, Defence, Construction and other associated Engineering biased sectors.

If you feel you have the above attributes and you could be successful in this role, please apply to be considered by sending your up to date CV.  Applications will be welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate a strong sales track record, with experience directly within a similar role.