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Business Development Manager

Posted: 04/12/25
Recruiter:Willis Global Ltd
Reference:3040775098
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£60,000 - £80,000 Annual Bonus, pension & more
Location:Burnley, Lancashire
Description:

Our client, a specialist Part 145 aviation organisation, delivering high-quality, cost-effective maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, along with a comprehensive Total Support framework for PT6 Engine Operators worldwide, are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager, based in Lancashire, with regular travel required.

On Offer

  • Full-time-permanent position. Working hours: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week.
  • A company culture that promotes work life balance
  • Access to mental health support
  • Business performance related bonus
  • Career development opportunities
  • Commitment to continued learning and development
  • Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
  • Long Service Awards
  • Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Main purpose of the Business Development Manager;

To expand the customer base by increasing customer awareness of the company and their product; to maintain profitability and productive growth in accordance with a Strategic Business Plan and; to build and consolidate strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager;

  • To support the General Manager and wider management team to establish, implement and manage short, medium and long-term operational plans and objectives.
  • Responsible for development of new market opportunities through new customer market research, contact, project planning, budgeting, structured marketing communications, project implementation and cost management for defined market segments.
  • Targeting of market and customer segments in a manner which, will maximise the use of the clients resources and capabilities to optimize revenue and profit growth.
  • To maintain close customer relationships and act as the main point of contact for potential and existing customers. This work requires investigating, resolving and managing a wide variety of complex projects that carry long-term commercial implications.
  • Address new customer requirements and expectations in a timely manner, ensuring that appropriate responses and solutions are provided to meet those customer requirements.
  • Coordination with Customer Services Department for the review of cost estimates, including the identification and introduction of new opportunities to enhance current project or specific customer profitability.
  • Establishment and management of overseas Agents and Partners defining areas of responsibility, assignment of objectives and reviewing Agents and Partners performance.
  • Achieve relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) and make recommendations for the necessary courses of action to achieve optimum results.

To Be Considered:

Essential Criteria:

  • Good verbal and written communication.
  • Must be available for overseas travel to visit customer and attend trade shows as and when required.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (preferably in Engineering or Business) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of the aero engine MRO industry.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience in the PT6 and RR250 aero engine MRO sector preferred but not essential.
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct sales / customer service experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of business development / management experience.

Other skills/Abilities

Skills:

  • Strong business management skills.
  • Strong relationship builder with an ability to identify and develop strong operational relationships both internally and externally.
  • Can communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Abilities:

  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
  • Prepare detailed and accurate business reports and correspondence for both internal and external recipients.

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