Business Development Manager

Alpha Scientific Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water quality testing in Leeds is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to oversee the North of England and Scotland. Responsibilities include business development, account management, and collaboration with clients and laboratory teams. Ideal candidates will have industry experience, excellent sales skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a performance-based bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Performance-based bonus

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Life Assurance 3x base salary

Genuit sharesave scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the water treatment sector is desirable.
• Proven experience in an account management role.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Achieve area sales growth targets through business development.
• Implement a robust sales plan for the region.
• Identify new business targets within the region.
• Manage existing client accounts to a high standard.
• Attend industry conferences as a representative.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Account management

Customer relationship management

Water hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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Alpha Scientific is at the forefront of chemical and microbiological testing, reliably providing organisations with detailed analysis of water and air quality.

We are a team of highly skilled and trained scientists who work from purpose‑built, UKAS accredited laboratories in Sittingbourne, Slough and Manchester.

Now part of the Genuit Groups’ Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, Alpha has ambitious growth plans.

The Role

Alpha Scientific is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with Water Treatment sector experience to manage the territory of the North of England and Scotland on behalf of Alpha Scientific. This is a key area of growth for the business and the candidate will be responsible for Identification of potential new clients alongside supporting existing ones to expand the overall market share for the business.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm (1 hour lunch). Some flexibility is required due to the nature of the role.

Working style: Field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Achieving the required area sales growth target through business development
• Devising and implementing a robust sales plan for the region inclusive of Water Hygiene providers, Commissioning firms, Hospitals, Councils and other key players within the industry
• Identifying new business targets within the region either actively or via previous working relationships
• Work closely with existing and new clients to ensure their accounts are managed to an excellent standard.
• Technical knowledge of the water hygiene industry inclusive of laboratory testing and analysis.
• Assist with identification of areas of innovation the business may require to progress and compete within the market.
• Attending industry conferences as a representative of the business.
• Work closely with the laboratory to ensure a seamless transition of accounts into the Alpha Scientific business.
• Deliver mutually agreed product & service awareness presentations with clients
• Time management - Organise appointments in advance to maximise productivity and to make full use of your time.
• Prepare and maintain sales pipeline data to report to the business
• Attend all required internal and external Sales meetings either digitally or in person.
• Promote social media engagement across own network.

The Person

• Experience within the industry is desirable.
• Experience in an account management role.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets on a regular basis.
• Proven experience of dealing with a wide variety of people in a customer care environment.
• Capable of running a sales territory successfully.
• Knowledge of the water hygiene industry.
• Confident in all Office 365 applications.
• Demonstrates total integrity at all times.
• Dynamic individual who can maintain and develop lasting relationships.
• Superb communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and drive.
• Ability to work autonomously.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%.
• Life Assurance 3x base salary.
• Genuit sharesave scheme.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Management

Industries

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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