Business Development Associate

Why you will love working with us
We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.
At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.
What you will enjoy doing
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Development team and add significant value to our business
As part of this role, you will provide support to key account managers in the delivery of our market and business strategy
You will also assess customer processes, analyse costs and assess the potential to introduce valuable services that will be of benefit to both us and the key account
Furthermore, this role will involve identifying and delivering new business opportunities within the key account portfolio and in doing so will secure profitable growth by offering, as appropriate, the full range of our BOC products and services
In addition, you will take the lead in the implementation of our service offerings where required
You will also have the opportunity to develop new business opportunities at selected target prospects outside of our main account portfolio
What makes you great
You are degree level educated or have sufficient on the job experience in a similar role
In addition, you have a knowledge of BOC markets, products and services, supply modes, systems and who we are as an organisation
You also have excellent interpersonal, customer relationship management and sales skills, with ability to influence others
Furthermore, you have a knowledge of Hardgoods & Safety products to be able to initiate customer discussions
As a self-starter who is proactive, you have the ability to identify and develop opportunities that potentially lead to revenue growth
Team leadership experience would be advantageous
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.
Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.
Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.