I&E Business Development Manager in Egham - Future Electronics

Job Description ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT EXCITING CHALLENGE

If the answer is yes, then Future Electronics wants to hear from you! We are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with Interconnect and Emech experience to join our EMEA team here at Future.
We know our employees are what make us great, that's why we constantly develop and motivate our talent with world class organizational development in order to learn and achieve our goals together Successful applicants will gain a highly competitive salary, full training and a range of benefits.

Job Outline:
The prime responsibility of the Interconnect & Emech Business Development Manager (BDM) is to drive Future’s success with Interconnect & Emech products in the designated region. The role requires the development and execution of a business plan for specific products, suppliers and customers.
The ability to be commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and the ability to successfully drive sales growth programs and commercial demand creation through their nominated suppliers is fundamental. Combined with a strong customer service ethic is essential to support the sales organisation with mainly commercial and technical assistance when required and the ability to position supplier’s technology within the customer, sales and technical teams. The role is an active field-based role with significant customer facing visits within the country / region.

What the role involves:
•Work with line manager on the development of defined and accurate budget and business plans for the dedicated region
•Drive Interconnect & Emech Commercial Activities within the dedicated customer base.
•Develop, execute and measure strategic customer driven programs locally.
•Support the local Interconnect & Emech Demand Creation (CRM) activity with technical resources available and review processes to help ensure that demand creation metrics are achieved.
•To be the focal point for Interconnect & Emech products in the designated region.
•Establish, develop and maintain successful relationships with suppliers.
•Work with sales, marketing and technical community to ensure cohesive customer and supplier strategies.
•Support the sales organisation with commercial and technical assistance as required.
•Have a strong appreciation of the focus supplier’s needs and objectives strategically and tactically.
•Fully understand each supplier’s product portfolio relevant to customer applications and position with the sales and technical teams.
•Take responsibility for carrying out/facilitating appropriate training of marketing and technical team in region.
•Actively embrace change, suggest and drive improvement where possible.

Do you have?
•A complete and comprehensive knowledge of Interconnect & Emech products and electronic distribution industry.
•Strong credibility within the company and with suppliers that can be utilised as required.
•Commercially astute, highly organised, self-motivated and creative.
•Fully au fait with the sales and marketing working practises of Future and the available internal resources associated.
•Strong credibility, able to win the “customer” and develop long term customer relationship management.
•Has the ability to communicate basic technical issues relating to supplier product offerings.
•Has a strong service ethic with strong negotiation and technical skills.
•Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

To get a full job description and apply send your CV to nik.rodway@futureelectronics.com
Founded in 1968, Future Electronics is a global leader in the electronic components industry. Future Electronics’ award-winning customer service, global supply chain programs and industry-leading engineering design services have made the company a strategic partner of choice.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Future Electronics operates in 170 offices across 47 countries with over 5,200 employees. Its worldwide presence powers the company’s outstanding service and efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Future Electronics is globally integrated and supported by one IT infrastructure which provides real-time inventory availability and enables fully integrated operations, sales and marketing services worldwide.
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