Business Development Manager (UK + Ireland) - Freud Cutting Tools

Full-time

Welcome to Freud part of the Bosch Group.

The Bosch Group operates in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology employing over 420,000 associates in 128 countries worldwide – 85,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 44,000 are software engineers, and more than 6,000 associates in the UK and Ireland.

Freud was established in 1962 in the furniture manufacturers’ area of North-eastern Italy. The strategic position has always ensured a proximity to end-users, enabling Freud not only to test the new innovations in real life applications but also to work directly with universities and manufacturers on future solutions for the cutting industry. Freud headquarters is today one of the most modern product development research centres for cutting tools in Europe. Since 2009, Freud is also part of the Bosch group, leveraging on the global network of the world leading technology supplier.

Freud is the worldwide leader in the cutting tool industry. At Freud, we leverage over 55 years expertise and manufacturing know-how to offer the most extensive variety of high precision quality tools, including Circular Saw Blades, Drilling, Routing, CNC tools and Cutters.

In order to further develop sales of Freud in the UK & Ireland, we are recruiting for a Business Development Manager.

As part of an international Freud sales team and working in close collaboration with the Bosch Power Tool sales team, you will be responsible for the sales and development of Freud products across the portfolio with specific focus on industrial products for carpentry, joinery, industrial woodworking etc.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Profitable Sales & development of Freud products, with specific focus on driving industrial growth.
• Work closely with machine and woodworking trade distribution and re-sharpeners and implement product and price strategies.
• Drives distribution and portfolio expansion with end-user and distribution hunting lists development, in collaboration with Bosch sales teams.
• Product launch and distribution excellence, to further develop market share.
• Provide technical support to distribution and end-users, with the ability to understand the requirements and match the right tool for their needs.
• Implementation and tracking of central promotional calendars.
• Participation in local and international trade fairs and events.
• Training and support of customers and local staff on request.
• Feedback with market intelligence; trends, competition, distribution.
• Develops and executes annual growth plans in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Act as the Freud ambassador in the UK & Ireland market, both internally and externally

While not essential, a background in woodworking or knowledge of machine manufacturing and cutting would be beneficial.

• Entrepreneurial, energetic and focused personality, able to deliver results.
• Extensive track record of successful industrial business acquisition.
• Strategic planner with strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Autonomous, resilient and solution-oriented character.
• Willingness to travel and with overnight stays when required.
• Motivating cross-functional team player, positive thinker.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel.

On offer is a competitive salary and pension contributions, with a great package of benefits including annual bonus, a health cash plan, life assurance and other discounted benefits.

We will also provide many opportunities for personal and professional development.

Job Location

UK & Ireland