via indeed · 3 June 2026 ·10 days ago

Business Development Manager (BDM)

Pirtek Ashford, Crawley & Thurrock
Ashford Full-time
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Job description

Pirtek entered the UK marketplace in 1988 and has grown to become the number one provider of fluid transfer solutions and on\-site repairs. Specialising in hydraulic hoses, pipe fittings \& couplings. Pirtek Europe has service centres and on\-site teams working in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands and the UK. We are looking for a self\-motivated, enthusiastic Sales Development Manager to join our UK operation to support the Sales department and drive business forward.

Key Functions \& Responsibilities

· Research, network, qualify and initiate contact with prospective/existing customers to build and develop opportunities into business.

· Be a brand ambassador and business champion to promote the service and look to further enhance customers needs to push sales and reach set targets

· Improve standards and consistency across Pirtek network

· Ensure a high level of customer service both internally and externally at all time

· Maintain contact with existing customers as well as generate new leads/business and re connect with lapsed customers

· Prompt the service and product consistently and obtain strong produce knowledge to drive sale

· Always promote the brand and be a positive representative of the business

· Meet and exceed KPIs

  • Produce proposals and quotes

  • Manage the new account process

  • Manage new and existing accounts

  • Relationship management with customer, ensuring Pirtek is their first port of call

  • Update and maintain customer records on CRM system

  • Attend customer meetings and network at exhibitions

  • Keep up to date with industry news \& competitors

  • Drive and deliver excellence
·

Working Relationships

· Work closely with customers, franchisees, and colleagues

· Work with the existing team to promote and generate new business

· New customers and returning ones

Skills, Competencies and Aptitudes

  • Experience within Hydraulics industry/sector

  • HubSpot user
· Excellent communication skills both oral and in writing

· Self\-motivator with strong work ethic

· Excellent persuasive skills

· Excellent time management

· Driven to deliver

· Team player and collaborative colleague

· Always look for opportunities for new business

· Demonstrate a good balance between quality and commercial pressures

· A ‘can do,’ enthusiastic and helpful attitude

· Clean driving licence and ability/desire to travel within designated territory.

Work Experience

· Demonstrate experience in a hydraulics environment/industry

· Experience in an Engineering/Technical and/or Hydraulics environment

· Sales Manager role in Services/Hydraulics (desirable)

Educational Requirements

· Minimum GCSE level education in English and Maths

Job Type: Full\-time

Salary: £35,918\.00\-£39,758\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • On\-site parking
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Performance bonus
Experience:
  • Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £39,000\.00\-£45,582\.02 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
Experience:
  • Sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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