Business Development Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to grow a leading manufacturer’s presence across the Midlands. You’ll win new business, develop existing accounts and drive revenue, profitability and market share in the industrial/engineering sector.

This role suits a proactive sales professional who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results within an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales and business development within manufacturing/industrial sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with track record of meeting sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand technical products and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities across the Midlands.
• Develop existing accounts and build long-term customer relationships.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and market share.
• Plan and manage customer visits, sales activities and territory development.
• Deliver product presentations, demonstrations and commercial negotiations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on sales performance.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Work collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues.

Skills

B2B sales

Account development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Industrial/manufacturing knowledge

Job description

Elevation are on the look out for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to grow a leading manufacturers presence across the Midlands. You’ll be responsible for winning new business, developing existing accounts and driving revenue, profitability and market share.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results within the industrial/engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities across the Midlands.
• Develop existing accounts and build long-term customer relationships.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and market share.
• Plan and manage customer visits, sales activities and territory development.
• Deliver product presentations, demonstrations and commercial negotiations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on sales performance.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Work collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service and resolve issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in B2B sales and business development, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand technical products and customer requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, entrepreneurial and results-driven.
• Customer-focused with a commercial mindset.
• Confident, adaptable and solutions-oriented.
• Professional, collaborative and committed to building lasting relationships.