Business Development Manager

Simply Recruitment Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company bonus

Healthcare

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a Business Development Manager for a permanent role in the Ashton Under Lyne area. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, with experience in fabrication or CNC environments advantageous.

Key duties include preparing proposals with Directors and Estimators, growing strategic accounts, and representing the company at industry events. Salary is c£50-80,000 plus a company vehicle/allowance, 25 days plus bank holidays, a bonus and

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with knowledge of CNC machining and fabrication.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals and quotations.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities for core manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage key accounts across target sectors and drive growth.
• Represent the company at industry events and exhibitions without fail.
• Acquire new clients through proactive prospecting and networking.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Negotiation

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to work on a permanent basis in the Ashton Under Lyne area.

Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager who has a strong background in engineering. Any expeirence working in fabrication/CNC environments would be advantagous but not essential.

Salary is c£50-80,000 per annum (depending on experince) plus company vehicle/allowance plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company bonus, healthcaree etc

Main Duties for the Business Development Manager:

• Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals and detailed quotations alongside Business Directors and Estimators.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities aligned with core manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage, retain, and scale strategic key accounts across target sectors.
• Drive business development initiatives, including representing the company at major industry events and exhibitions.
• Acquire new clients through proactive prospecting, targeted outreach, and sector networking.
• Collaborate with internal operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical background with extensive product knowledge of large CNC machining and fabrications.
• Confident ability to interpret complex technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong commercial negotiation capability.