Business Development Manager

Precision People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in South Leicester is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to develop sales in subcontract sheet metal services. The role requires engineering experience and sales skills, with a salary range of £40,000-£45,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join a supportive environment with long-term career prospects in engineering sales.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Annual car allowance

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a technical sales role or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through lead generation.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress.

Skills

Engineering experience

Technical sales expertise

Interpersonal skills

Competence with technical drawings

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager
Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Office-based role with Customer Site visits
South Leicester LE18
£40,000 £45,000 salary per annum
Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Business Development Manager to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our subcontract sheet metal services. You ll play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role.

Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders
• Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry
• Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries
• Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients
• Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director

Key Candidate Requirements

• Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
• Experience in a technical sales role or similar
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent with technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software

Salary/Package

• £40,000-£45,000 per annum + comms
• Performance Related Bonus
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• 39-hour working week
• Mon Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm
• Annual car allowance
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm

If you re passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships then please get in touch!

Interested? To apply for this Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore (phone number removed) between 7:30am - 4.30pm.
2. "I think I\'m right for this position, but I\'m not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know

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