Business Development Manager

Pertemps; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth within the manufacturing and engineering sectors. This role requires over 5 years of sales experience, proven account management, and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000 plus OTE of £65,000+, company car, and other benefits. The position is primarily remote with occasional office visits.

Benefits

Company car

Private health insurance

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ sales experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Proven ability to secure and grow accounts.
• Full UK driving licence + flexibility for overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting and networking.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Lead and support a small team.

Skills

Sales experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment

Ability to secure and grow accounts

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager

Salary: £50,000 + OTE £65,000+

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

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

Duties

• 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

• 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)