Business Development Consultant Mechatronics & Vision

Thomas Lee Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Business Development Consultant to drive growth in Mechatronics and Vision solutions. You will hunt for new opportunities and work with sales teams to build strong client relationships. Strong business development skills and a background in mechatronics are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension and medical cover.

Benefits

£50-£55k salary + bonus

25 days holiday plus options to flex

Pension and life assurance

Medical cover

Share scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong business development skills, persistent, adaptable, and commercially aware.
• Background in mechatronics, independent cart technology, and automation/controls.
• A confident communicator who can influence at the director level.
• Problem-solver who can stand up to challenges and deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new opportunities across the UK.
• Work closely with regional sales teams to turn leads into long-term customers.
• Engage with franchise partners and build strong networks.
• Offer technical insight and support to clients.

Skills

Business development skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Confidence in communication

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Business Development Consultant, you\'ll be the one spotting opportunities others miss. Your job is to open doors, build relationships, and help the UK sales team win new business.

You\'ll be focused on driving growth for cutting-edge Mechatronics and Vision solutions. That means:

• Hunting for new opportunities across the UK.
• Working closely with regional sales teams to turn leads into long-term customers.
• Engaging with franchise partners and building strong networks.
• Offering technical insight and support so clients know they\'re in safe hands.

This isn\'t a back-office role. It\'s a mix of sales drive and technical know-how, where you\'ll be front and centre with customers, partners, and internal teams.

What you\'ll need

• Strong business development skills, persistent, adaptable, and commercially aware.
• Background in mechatronics, independent cart technology, and automation/controls.
• A HNC/HND (or equivalent) in electrical engineering is advantageous.
• A confident communicator who can influence at the director level.
• Problem-solver who can stand up to challenges and deliver practical solutions.

What\'s on offer

• £50-£55k + bonus.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) + option to flex.
• Pension, life assurance, medical cover, share scheme, discounts, wellbeing benefits, and more.

About Us

At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both the client\'s and candidate\'s needs to ensure the best possible match.

How to Apply

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