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We are currently recruiting a Business Development Executive for a precision engineering company in Hailsham.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Supporting customers and representatives by understanding their needs, identifying solutions, and providing technical support. The majority of this support will be delivered remotely using MS Teams and other digital methods.
Developing strong relationships, building business opportunities, and working with other members of the sales team. Key Accountabilities:

Providing Technical Support: Growing our client’s business with research institutes through management of their third-party sales channels and supporting our distributor inquiries by providing technical support and quotations.
Networking: Identifying and qualifying additional sales channels and distribution customers and connecting with customers through social media.
Sales Promotion: Creating and supporting webinars, virtual conferences, real conferences, and preparing presentations and content for social media channels.
Product Management: Receiving and interpreting the voice of the customer and conducting competitive analysis.  Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical role with customer interaction.
Experience and confidence in delivering technical presentations explaining products and services.
Fluent English is required; other languages are desirable.
Full driver’s license.
Valid passport, as overseas travel will form part of this role.  Desirable Skills & Experience:

Practical experience in the field of scientific equipment or other technical equipment.
Any additional language skills should be highlighted.     Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Science, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant professional experience.  Personal Qualities/Attributes:

High energy and commercial drive.
Practical experience with technical or scientific equipment.
Well-organised and structured.
Results-oriented.
Outgoing, energetic personality.   Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience + commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, office based. The successful candidate will need to drive due to the location.
  
Benefits:

25 days plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown).
Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%.
Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if joining the company pension.
Occupational Health checks provided, including an annual health check for all employees.
Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service, 1-3 weeks full pay).
Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses