Business Development Manager

Jackson Hogg; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist in precision engineering in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to manage key accounts and drive new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and proven success in business development within advanced manufacturing. This full-time role offers a chance to foster empowerment and contribute to strategic growth initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role within a comparable industry.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high growth environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing key accounts through structured account development plans.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to support strategic growth.
• Collaborate with internal functions to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Time management

Planning and organization

Business acumen

Detail oriented

CRM experience

Understanding of industrial applications

Tools

CNC understanding

Job description

We're delighted to be supporting our client, a specialist in precision engineering, with their search for an experienced Business Development Manager.

As a market‑leading manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies, in markets including Bio‑Tech & Medical Equipment, High‑Tech Industrial Applications, Defence and Aerospace, the team are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join the team and support continued growth in UK markets.

The role supports a well‑established customer base through strategic Key Account Management, while driving new business development across target markets. The BDM plays a key part in delivering top‑line sales growth and improved profitability, while also supporting early‑stage development opportunities.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, technical credibility and a track record of success in business development within advanced manufacturing or engineering‑led environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing key accounts, developing and executing structured account development plans, identifying value‑adding opportunities that deepen engagement and strengthen long‑term partnerships.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities that support the strategic growth of the business, managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach to onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition and strong foundation for sustained growth.
• Collaborate closely across internal functions — such as Customer Success, Production Engineering, and Commercial — to align on customer needs, enhance service delivery and increase loyalty and sales performance.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and continuous improvement projects, including exploring acquisition opportunities.

Person Specification

• Ability to work to and meet deadlines, working under pressure and good time management skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills, essential for managing our blue‑chip Key customers.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high growth environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility as we foster empowerment yet be a team player.
• A good level of business and commercial acumen.
• Detail oriented – working with numbers to understand trends, analysis, and opportunities.
• Understanding of industrial applications.
• Significant experience in a similar role within a comparable industry.
• CRM experience.
• A good understanding of machine parts / CNC / with the ability to understand technical drawings.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Engineering Services and Fabricated Metal Products