Business Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is looking for a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager in the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Berkshire region. The role involves growing sales and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of engineering sales experience and holds an engineering qualification. A full UK driving license is also required. The package includes a competitive salary, uncapped OTE, and various benefits including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company car

Ongoing technical training and development

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

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.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.

Skills

Engineering sales experience

Relationship-building skills

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, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.