Business Development Manager

Red Rock Partnership Ltd; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based market leader in wear-resistant materials is seeking a Business Development Manager to help industrial clients solve issues related to component wear and durability. The ideal candidate should have a background in maintenance or engineering and possess strong technical insight. This role offers a salary up to £50,000 with bonuses, comprehensive product training, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment across the UK.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £50,000

Performance-related bonus

Company vehicle

Comprehensive product training

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Background in industrial maintenance, plant engineering, or similar.
• Familiarity with equipment and components prone to high wear.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target key industries facing high wear issues.
• Advise maintenance and engineering teams on wear protection solutions.
• Build long-term client relationships and understand their operational needs.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

People skills

Consultative sales approach

Time management

Job description

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A UK-based market leader in wear-resistant materials is expanding its commercial team and is seeking a Business Development Manager with strong technical insight and a hands-on background in maintenance or engineering. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant solutions.

If you're a current or former Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer who knows which components fail first and why - and you enjoy solving problems and talking shop with engineers - this could be your next step into a rewarding commercial career.

What We Can Offer

• A starting salary of up to £50,000 with performance-related bonus
• The chance to pivot from technical/maintenance work into business development
• A high-impact, nationwide role with a respected industry player
• Comprehensive product training and commercial support
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Company vehicle and expenses for travel
• Real autonomy and the ability to shape your territory and strategy

What to Expect in the Role

You'll be helping industrial clients across the UK solve real-world problems around component wear, plant downtime, and equipment life extension. You'll be responsible for identifying where abrasion-resistant solutions can add value and guiding clients from initial contact through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and targeting key industries and sites that face high wear issues
• Advising maintenance and engineering teams on wear protection solutions
• Promoting a range of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant materials
• Supporting clients with refurbishment, reverse engineering, and product selection
• Building long-term client relationships and understanding their operational needs
• Pitching technical solutions and managing the full sales cycle
• Generating forecasts, tracking pipeline activity, and achieving growth targets

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with strong technical knowledge and people skills. Specifically, you'll bring:

• A background in industrial maintenance, plant engineering, or similar
• Familiarity with equipment and components prone to high wear or failure
• The ability to speak confidently with engineers, maintenance teams, and decision-makers
• A consultative approach to sales - advising more than selling
• Self-motivation, time management, and a results-oriented mindset
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

If this is something you would be interested feel free to click "Apply"