Business Development Executive

As BPX Group continues to grow, we are looking to strengthen our team and recruit a Business Development Executive to support the ambitious plans at our Manchester branch (WN7 3PT). We are looking for someone with strong sales experience who possesses the skills needed to identify new business opportunities and lead growth initiatives within the existing portfolio. The ability to build relationships, work in a team, and continually learn will make the difference in this role. If you can bring high energy, initiative, and a technical interest to deliver the best solutions for customers, your career at BPX will fly.

About Us:

For 60 years BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components – from computers to connectors, from robots to relays and everything in between. We now employ over 180 people and from our 15 locations throughout the UK & Ireland, we provide a local service to our customers.

Our continued success comes from our passion for technology and commitment to customer service. We are a talented group across our UK and Ireland branch network and work towards our mission for our customers, “help to choose, help to use”.

BPX are the strategic partner to market leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, offering innovative products, solutions and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide.

The main duties will include:

Deliver sales growth through the development of both new and existing businesses within the defined geographical area.

Build trust and develop strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and colleagues to achieve ‘win-win' outcomes for all stakeholders.

Adopt a consultative approach to sales, presenting solutions to customers that deliver value and help solve their industrial control and automation challenges

Balance the demands of prospecting for new business, in addition to enhancing relationships and contact points within the existing account portfolio.

Maintain a presence in the BPX branch, staying close to the people and local market.

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