Business Development Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager to grow and maintain sales in the UK region. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of engineering sales experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and a strong commercial awareness. This role offers a salary between £35,000 - £45,000, company car, and various benefits including private medical insurance and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Uncapped OTE

Company car

Ongoing technical training and development

Flexible working hours

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in engineering sales.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Eligible to gain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

The Company, a leading engineering solutions provider, specialising in fluid system components and services, is looking for a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, or Berkshire region.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and maintaining sales within a defined territory, while expanding the portfolio of products and services sold to both new and existing accounts. The role involves building strong relationships, increasing market penetration, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

This is a customer-facing position that requires someone commercially driven, technically minded, and capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a wider sales team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Prepare thoroughly for customer meetings with relevant samples, technical knowledge, and background research.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Ensure regular and meaningful contact with customers across the territory.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales and activity targets, including journey planning and call preparation.
• Implement a robust territory plan to maximise efficiency and coverage.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Provide detailed call reports and maintain accurate records of all customer activity.

The Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in engineering sales
• Previous experience working with or selling into the MOD
• Experience within a process engineering environment
• Proven track record in business development
• Background in solution selling
• Previous hands-on engineering experience would be highly advantageous
• Eligible to gain security clearance
• Holds an engineering qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Uncapped OTE.
• Company car.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Life insurance.
• Discounted gym membership