A leading provider of lifting and equipment inspection services in the UK, Lloyds British, a Speedy business, has been providing specialist testing, inspection, maintenance, certification and training services for the lifting services industry for over 200 years.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a highly motived, sales driven, Business Development Manager North within the Engineering sector for Lloyds British.

Reporting to the Regional Engineering Director you will be responsible for winning new business and developing key accounts. You will be customer focused, building long and lasting business relationships.

The main purpose of this role is to identify and develop revenue streams from new and existing clients in selected market sectors through the implementation of robust and targeted sales strategies which improves profitability by establishing and developing mutually rewarding relationships with customers, suppliers and partners both directly and via brokers or other intermediaries.

*The role will be covering the Northern region which will include anywhere from the Midlands up to Scotland*

What you’ll need:

• Proven track record of building and developing relationships which lead to the acquisition and retention of profitable national and regional contracts and major customer accounts
• Ideally 2-5 years’ experience within the TIC, crane, plant and machinery or health and safety services sectors and an understanding of large scale and complex projects
• Demonstrable knowledge of effectively leading or positively influencing successful teams, collaborating with other departments and divisions and the commercial acumen to meet financial and performance targets within a wider organisational structure
• Awareness of and familiarity with the best information sources to remain fully appraised of the latest developments and thinking within relevant industry sectors to ensure Lloyds British will continue to operate and be recognised as an industry leader in its chosen markets
• A demonstrable track record of sales within an engineering organisation
• A self-starter, motivated and eager to learn new skills
• A track record of achieving challenging targets
• outstanding communicator, with a desire and willingness to provide excellent customer service
• Driving license

In return we offer a competitive salary with contributory pension scheme, 26 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays) discretionary bonus scheme and life assurance.

This role also comes with a company car or cash car allowance. 

In addition you will be able to take advantage of our fantastic Salary Extras benefits scheme, offering cycle to work and various other discounts on a wide range of goods and services.