Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in Leicester is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance sales of subcontract sheet metal services. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering sales, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include developing new business and managing customer accounts. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 and additional benefits including a performance-related bonus and car allowance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Annual car allowance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Strong familiarity with customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through lead generation.
• Act as the main point of contact for managing customer accounts.
• Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotations.
• Visit customers to build relationships and drive sales.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Competency 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. Salary £40,000–£45,000 per annum. Car allowance, performance-related bonus.

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded professional to join our client’s well-established manufacturing team. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of subcontract sheet metal services, maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and sales to join a well-established manufacturer 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–Thu: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm
• Annual car allowance
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm

How to apply

If you’re passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships, please get in touch. To apply for this Business Development Manager position, choose one of the options below:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" — Call now to discuss 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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