LAKELAND STEEL LIMITED Looking for Sales Business Development Manager at New Zealand Full Time

The BDM Sales is instrumental in driving the growth and success of Lakeland Steel. Your focus will be on identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships and achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing plan to proactively identify and target potential new clients, industries and projects to expand our market presence.
• Tailor sales strategies that align with the specific requirements of clients.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and close deals in a timely and efficient manner to drive business growth.
• Represent Lakeland Steel at industry events, trade shows and conferences to network and increase brand awareness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market demands and technological advancements.
• Analyse market data to identify potential areas for business growth and expansion.
• Sales reporting and forecasting.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and other stakeholders. Understand their needs and requirements, provide exemplary customer service using your expertise to position Lakeland Steel’s offerings effectively and provide valuable insight to our clients.
• Develop and maintain constructive and co-operative working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Adapt to evolving customer demands.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to demonstrate your value to our clients and prospects.

Key Skills

• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven track record of success.
• Interpersonal skills, ability to form and retain key relationships.
• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to deal with new and varied people, a real team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle interruptions.
• Ability to handle and meet deadlines.

Personal Qualities

• High standard of personal and professional presentation.
• Trustworthy nature, the ability to retain confidentiality.
• Personable, ability to build and maintain business relationships.
• Fast learner – ability to quickly learn and apply new skills learned.
• Methodical and analytical with an eye for detail.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Focus driven, with drive and ambition to succeed.

Qualification Required-A Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is preferred.

Necessary Experience-Industry experience in materials handling, quarrying, mining, heavy equipment sales or similar.

This is a full time position, please feel free to contact James MacPhee directly for further information on this new role.

Email: [email protected]