Business Development Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Oxford; 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 covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, or Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in engineering sales, with a proven track record in business development and strong relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000, company car, and benefits including private medical insurance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Uncapped OTE

Company car

Ongoing technical training

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in engineering sales.
• Previous experience working with or selling into the MOD.
• Proven track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically.
• Achieve sales and activity targets.

Skills

Sales experience in engineering

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

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