Careers at Wicke current vacancies
Wicke is a group-independent, international group of companies (900 employees in all) with headquarters in Germany and manufacturing subsidiaries in China and the Czech Republic, as well as other investments. Our German location is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wheels, castors and fixed castors for all industrial sectors. As a core competency, we manufacture technical polyurethane moldings, NDIIThane®, polyurethane / Topthane® and Elastic rubber wheels.
They are our employees, who work together to ensure growth and success We are always looking for new specialists who are willing to contribute fully to the company. We offer stable jobs, fast decision-making and a recognized good corporate culture.
We are currently looking for:
Experienced Business Development Manager – Competitive Salary + Benefits – Tipton, DY4 7BU
The Role
We are looking for a results driven Business Development Manager to join our team at WICKE! In this role, you will utilize your skill set and experience to build strong relationships with New & Existing Customers whilst promoting our Wicke brand
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager include, but are not limited to:
- A key account interested manager, who is looking for a long-term position in a stable Industrial Company with further development possible whilst selling industrial castors and wheels as well as system components with the knowledge of over 5 years’ experience in Sales
- To expand the customer base towards the key customer areas we have in our strategic focus
- Primary responsibility will be to increase sales within your area with existing and potential new accounts
- Involved in escalated customer service queries, debt management and contract negotiations
The Company
WICKE is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial wheels, axles, swivel castors and fixed castors. Our approximately 1000 employees are committed to meeting the transport requirements of our clientele on a daily basis and worldwide.
We manufacture load wheels, drive wheels, track rollers, support wheels, lift truck rollers, support steering rollers, steel band tires, scaffolding steering rollers, shopping cart rollers, rolling container rollers, spring-loaded steering rollers, customized high-end heavy-duty rollers and chassis parts for our demanding OEM customers.
The Benefits
- Receive the support of a Global market leader
- Onsite training
- Generous salary package
- Hybrid working, Sales Management from office, using Teams, Zoom
- Calls combined with necessary site visits
- Company Car, mobile phone and laptop will be provided
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Business Development Manager are:
- 5 years key account management experience
- Manage administrative Sales, as well as face to face Sales
- Strengthen existing Business Accounts from Wicke UK
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Attention to detail, able to research and profile clients
- Tenacious, resilient and career minded
- Business development experience with industrial OEM project work and bespoke articles
- Ability to communicate and understand Customers’ needs and demands
- Motivated, communicative responsibility and self-organised