Hitchin Technologies Ltd
We are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning manufacturer of innovative and sustainable waste management solutions. With a strong reputation for excellence, they provide high-quality incineration and cremation systems to over 150 countries worldwide. They serve a broad range of industries including medical, agricultural, pet crematoria, and aquacultural sectors.
Role Overview:
They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth strategies, expand market presence, and drive global sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with proven sales success and leadership ability to make a significant impact with a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across domestic and international markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, distributors, and internal teams.
- Lead sales negotiations, manage contracts, and close deals.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and support production planning.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform growth strategies.
- Represent the client at trade shows, exhibitions, and international events.
- Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, setting KPIs and tracking performance.
- Mentor, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve targets.
- Drive development of new growth opportunities and product expansion.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to negotiate high-value contracts.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- A second language (such as French, Spanish, Arabic, or German) is highly desirable.
- Experience in the waste management, engineering, or manufacturing sector is a plus.
- Passionate, driven, and able to bring energy to the team.
Benefits of the Role:
- Competitive salary with performance-based commission.
- Career development opportunities within a growing international business.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Engagement with innovative, sustainable technologies.
- Above-market pension scheme.
- Enhanced holiday allowance.
- Office-based role with some travel required, shorter working day on Fridays.
- Open to visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
- Comprehensive leave policies (sick, bereavement, maternity/paternity).
- Death in Service benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Regular team-building activities.
- Free on-site parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):
- Do you speak any additional languages?
Experience:
- sales or business development: 5 years (preferred)
- management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person