Business Development Manager

Harbourne Associates Ltd

Essex

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle
Training & development
Market-leading brand

Job summary

Harbourne Associates Ltd. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to own and grow a key territory in East London, South Essex and North Kent. This field-based role includes a company vehicle and full training to help you win new business and strengthen relationships with industrial and construction clients.

You will maintain a strong pipeline, meet a high number of client visits, and collaborate with service teams to ensure customer delight while traveling daily on a UK-wide territory.

Qualifications

  • Proven field sales experience in industrial, construction, MRO, or technical services.
  • Confident, personable, and great at building relationships.
  • Strong territory and account management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and happy to travel daily.

Responsibilities

  • Hit the ground running with a territory sales plan targeting industrial and construction clients.
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and aim for 8 face-to-face meetings per day.
  • Win new business, grow existing accounts, and negotiate deals within guidelines.
  • Work closely with local service teams to ensure customers are delighted.
  • Keep CRM accurate and report on progress.

Skills

Field sales
Relationship building
Territory management
Travel readiness

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Field-Based
Location:East London, South Essex & North Kent
Full-time Field-based Company vehicle provided

We're looking for a driven Area Sales Manager to own and grow a key territory. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on meeting customers, closing deals, and building lasting relationships.

What you'll do:
  • Hit the ground running with a clear territory sales plan targeting industrial and construction clients.
  • Maintain a strong sales pipeline and aim for 8 face-to-face meetings per day.
  • Win new business, grow existing accounts, and negotiate deals within guidelines.
  • Work closely with local service teams to ensure customers are delighted.
  • Keep CRM accurate and report on progress.#
Who you are:
  • Proven field sales experience in industrial, construction, MRO, or technical services.
  • Confident, personable, and great at building relationships.
  • Strong territory and account management skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and happy to travel daily.
What's in it for you:
  • Salary - up to £50k + commission - OTE £10k
  • Company vehicle
  • Full training and development
  • Opportunity to work with a trusted, market-leading brand

If you love winning business and making customers happy, this is the role for you.

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