Business Development Director (Industrial) - EMEA (Can be based anywhere in Euro

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Business Development Director to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for devising plans to sell solutions to our business development targets, ensuring the achievement of revenue goals for sector or regional accounts. Your focus will be on gaining new business by utilizing professional sales techniques and managing a base of target accounts.

This is an EMEA based role and we will therefore consider candidates based anywhere within Europe.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Identify and validate profitable business opportunities for Plexus, filling our opportunity funnel and ensuring new opportunities receive adequate attention.
• Secure and protect profitable business opportunities by actively listening to customer needs and presenting tailored Plexus solutions that result in new or increased revenue.
• Build consensus by influencing cross-functional operational teams to assist in booking business and provide guidance to the pricing team to ensure a higher win rate.
• Develop deep consultative credibility in assigned sectors to be seen as a subject matter expert by our target accounts.
• Represent Plexus Corp in a professional manner and build relationships with key customer decision makers.
• Execute on Plexus' Best People strategy by evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and providing development and coaching to employees.
• Learn and master Plexus's sales enablement methodology.
• Work with the business development staff to follow up on leads and utilize the CRM tool to record and communicate sales activities.
• Report on high-level opportunities and support the day-to-day needs of potential customers.
• Support trade shows as required.
• Travel may be required to meet the needs of the business.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Results-driven with an excellent track record of proactively creating business opportunities within an EMS, electronics, or engineering design environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely and effective recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence others, resolve conflicts, and negotiate.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes

• Company sick pay scheme

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.