Business Development Manager

About the Company

ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to work from our offices in Leeds (LS10 1SD). The main purpose of this role is to:

• Drive ASD's efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
• Proactively undertake external customer / prospect visits to support the Business Development function.
• Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD's value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector's.

This is an office-based role, working 37.5 hours each week, Monday to Friday, however travel to other ASD locations, customers, etc, is also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
• Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
• Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system
• Support ASD's position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
• Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector's, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
• Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising.
• Undertake external customer / prospect visits.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record within commercial and / or product development.
• Strongly developed IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident using CRM and ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving license.
• A stable career history.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary and a car allowance or company car (after probationary period) we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Life assurance
• Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company)
• Discount cards for shops and restaurants
• Gym and health club discounts
• Holiday trading
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medicash (healthcare) programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Lifetime financial wellbeing

Additional Information

Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero-tolerance policy.

How to Apply

Take the next step by submitting your application online and attaching your most up-to-date CV.

The application process will guide you through to our internal system. It is designed to be quick, straightforward, and easy to complete, taking just a few minutes of your time.