Handley James Consulting Ltd

Handley James are proud to be working with a specialist engineering and fabrication business operating across a range of highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, this organisation is continuing to invest in growth and, as a result, is now looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to support its expansion plans. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious new business development professional seeking to make a significant impact within a growing business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving new business growth, expanding existing customer relationships and developing opportunities across Defence, Aerospace, Medical, Construction and Security sectors. Reporting directly to the CCO, you will take responsibility for new business development, account growth and market expansion. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and developing new business opportunities across regulated sectors including defence and aerospace Identifying and pursuing target markets aligned to the company's growth strategy Utilising structured sales processes to secure new business Proactively generating leads and developing a robust pipeline Developing a strong understanding of the company's engineering and fabrication capabilities to provide bespoke customer solutions Working closely with Design, Projects and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer requirements can be delivered effectively Managing customer expectations throughout the sales process and ensuring a high level of service delivery Growing existing customer accounts whilst identifying and converting new enquiries Building long term relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders We are seeking an ambitious and proactive sales professional with experience in business development within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment. Ideally, you will have a proven track record of securing new business, developing key accounts and managing complex solution based sales cycles. Experience selling into sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Medical, Construction or Security would be highly advantageous. You will possess excellent communication and relationship building skills, a commercial mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions. Our client is offering an exciting opportunity alongside a competitive salary, company car, bonus and additional benefits package.

Handley James have been retained to source an experienced Operations Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team based in the UK. Our client is an industry leading expert, part of a multimillion, global business with sitesworldwide. You will lead the multidisciplined teams on site as well as manage a small number of smaller sites within the UK. The role will focus on existing processes and improvements, leading and mentoring multidisciplined teams including operational, engineering, logistics, customer serviceandmanagerial/supervisors as well as waste reduction, operational efficiency and ensuring the implementation of the company values, mission, vision and strategy. Key Responsibilities Execute operations in accordance with company quality management systems (ISO9001) and Environmental system (ISO14001) Ensuring smooth running of entire process, including resolution of issues for customers in a timely and cost effective manner Development of service models and concepts in cooperation with stakeholders to ensure continuous service provision for customers Create and control departmental budget Demand planning Leading and participation of management and regional meetings Responsible for recruitment, induction and retention of team members Key Competencies/Qualifications and Experience Operational leadership experience within a process related industry i.e. Chemical, Process Manufacturing, FMCG etc. Commercial or Technical Degree would be advantageous Strong continuous improvement experience Proven success managing and mentoring multi-disciplined teams Strong customer-orientated view of the sales and service This role will suit a proactive, driven and ambitious leader who is looking to own their own and their teams development, someone who is keen to take ownership and improve upon current practices In return our client is offering a salary of circa 65,000 to 70,000, plus company car, bonus, private healthcare, pension. Please apply via the link below or contact Stuart Tomkinson directly.