Business Development Executive

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Engineer to drive sales of metrology products across the UK & Ireland. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sales experience in precision engineering, with strong knowledge of CMM systems and excellent relationship-building skills. This field-based role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 plus commission, car allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Attractive Commission Scheme

Car Allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience in the metrology or precision engineering industry.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of CMM systems and value-based selling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle of metrology systems, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Introduce and promote new products to maximize market potential.
• Conduct customer visits and demonstrations.

Skills

Sales experience in metrology

CMM systems knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Tools

CRM platforms (e.g., Goldmine)

Job description

Business Development Engineer

Location: UK (Field-Based) | Salary: £35,000-£40,000 + Attractive Commission Scheme, Car Allowance & Benefits

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in metrology or precision engineering? Do you thrive on building relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering technical solutions?

We are seeking a Business Development Engineer to lead the growth of our CMM and metrology product portfolio across the UK & Ireland.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take commercial ownership of our metrology systems, leading sales activities, building partnerships, and providing technical support to customers. You'll play a key role in expanding our new machine business, introducing new technologies, and enhancing market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle of metrology systems, upgrades, and retrofits across the UK & Ireland
• Identify and develop new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships
• Introduce and promote new products, maximising market potential
• Support and collaborate with sales agents, partners, and internal teams
• Conduct customer visits, demonstrations, and presentations (UK & occasional international travel)
• Maintain accurate sales records, quotations, and CRM data
• Produce monthly sales activity reports and contribute to annual sales strategies
• Attend industry exhibitions, open houses, and sales meetings
• Provide ideas and input to continuously improve business development initiatives

About You — Essential

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience in the metrology or precision engineering industry
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of CMM systems and value-based selling
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and commercially minded

Desirable

• Knowledge of non-contact scanning or CT technology
• Experience working with CRM platforms such as Goldmine
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)