Business Development Manager

Mission Resourcing; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its commercial team. This hybrid role involves driving growth through client engagement and technical sales in the industrial engineering sector. The ideal candidate has B2B sales experience, a strong technical background, and excellent relationship-building skills. A competitive salary of £50,000 plus commissions is offered, along with training and career prospects.

Benefits

Base salary £50,000

Commission and bonus structure

Company vehicle or car allowance

Comprehensive training

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales within engineered materials.
• Understanding of fabrication and wear-resistant products.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies.
• Present technical product solutions.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Technical consultation

Client relationship management

Market development strategies

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Industrial Engineering Sector

Full-Time | UK-Based | Field & Office-Based Hybrid

A leading UK manufacturer of specialist materials and components is expanding its commercial team and looking for an experienced Business Development Manager. This is a strategic role focused on driving growth through client engagement, technical sales, and market expansion within heavy-wear industries.

What to Expect

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and managing relationships with both new and existing clients across sectors such as mining, quarrying, cement, and energy. Your core focus will be promoting engineered abrasion-resistant solutions, from fabricated parts to complete refurbishment services. The role combines both technical consultation and commercial strategy, with full support from internal technical and production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and executing growth strategies across new and existing markets
• Presenting technical product solutions to engineers and decision-makers
• Expanding reverse engineering and refurbishment offerings to plant operators
• Managing the full sales lifecycle: from lead generation and quoting to closing and aftersales
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver customised solutions and forecasts
• Regular UK-wide client visits with some flexibility for remote/home-based working

What We Need From You

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in engineered or abrasion-resistant materials
• A solid understanding of fabrication, wear plate, or chrome carbide products is highly advantageous
• Strong technical background and ability to understand client requirements
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to influence technical buyers
• A creative and strategic mindset for market development
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

What We Can Offer

• £50,000 base salary plus a lucrative commission and bonus structure
• Company vehicle or generous car allowance
• Comprehensive, ongoing training in product and technical expertise
• Autonomy and flexibility to manage your own territory
• Long-term career prospects with a growing UK-based manufacturer
• Supportive leadership team and a well-established customer base ready for you to build on

If this role would be of interest, apply below