Business Development Manager

He-Tin-Kis Lodge; Bedford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across various regions. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and leading a small team to achieve targets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of sales experience in manufacturing or engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and benefits, with primarily remote work and occasional visits to HQ.

Benefits

Company car

Pension & private health insurance

Annual bonus and pay reviews

Employee discounts & referral scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Proven ability to secure and grow accounts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Lead and support two team members.

Skills

Sales experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment

Ability to secure and grow accounts

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Confident and target-driven

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Salary: £50,000 + OTE £65,000+

Location: Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Cambridgeshire (covering East Anglia, London & South East)

Were looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Youll identify and win new business, manage key accounts, and lead a small team to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, and relationship building
• Manage and grow existing accounts
• Lead and support two team members
• Build strong client and distributor relationships
• Track market trends and deliver revenue growth

Key Skills / Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Proven ability to secure and grow accounts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Confident, target-driven, and self-motivated
• Full UK driving licence + flexibility for occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• £50k salary + OTE £65k+
• Company car, fuel card, laptop & phone
• Pension & private health insurance
• Annual bonus, Christmas bonus & pay reviews
• Employee discounts & referral scheme

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hrs). Primarily remote with occasional HQ visits (Nottingham)