Business Development Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car

Company phone

8% employer pension contribution

Hybrid and remote working

35-hour working week

Annual salary review

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical care (optional)

Death in service scheme

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer based in West Sussex seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their UK sales team.

The successful candidate will manage the South-East of England and Ireland territories, drive new business, develop key accounts and build strong customer relationships while working with engineering, production, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding annual sales targets in excess of £1 million.
• Experience within packaging machinery, industrial machinery, or engineering sales is essential.
• Strong technical or engineering understanding is highly desirable.
• Experience as a Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or similar role.
• Ability to manage the full sales process from enquiry through to close.
• Strong closing ability with a high conversion rate.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical product value propositions.
• Experience with sales KPIs, forecasting, and strategic sales planning.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop UK sales territory to achieve and exceed annual sales targets
• Build, maintain and expand strong customer relationships across existing and new accounts
• Conduct customer visits to understand operational needs and business objectives
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through lead generation and prospecting
• Prepare quotations, sales proposals and technical presentations
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to successful order placement
• Work closely with internal departments including engineering, production, and marketing
• Attend trade exhibitions and industry events across the UK and internationally

Skills

Territory management

Sales

Lead generation

Account management

Customer relationship management

Closing deals

Technical communication

Forecasting

Travel readiness

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager - Capital Equipment & Manufacturing Machinery

Location: South of England & Ireland territories (Remote/Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Bennett & Game Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a well-established engineering manufacturer based in West Sussex who are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their expanding UK sales team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected, engineering group with a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-quality Manufacturing Machinery.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of South-East of England & Ireland territories.

Business Development Manager Job Overview

• Manage and develop UK sales territory to achieve and exceed annual sales targets
• Build, maintain and expand strong customer relationships across existing and new accounts
• Conduct customer visits to understand operational needs and business objectives
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through lead generation and prospecting
• Prepare quotations, sales proposals and technical presentations
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to successful order placement
• Work closely with internal departments including engineering, production, and marketing
• Attend trade exhibitions and industry events across the UK and internationally

Business Development Manager Job Requirements

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding annual sales targets in excess of £1 million
• Previous experience within packaging machinery, industrial machinery, or engineering sales is essential
• Strong technical or engineering understanding is highly desirable
• Experience as a Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or similar role
• Ability to manage the full sales process from enquiry through to close
• Strong closing ability with a high conversion rate
• Ability to clearly communicate technical product value propositions
• Experience with sales KPIs, forecasting, and strategic sales planning
• Full UK driving licence

Business Development Manager Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 20%
• Company car
• Company phone
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid and remote working available
• 35-hour working week (flexibility required for travel and deadlines)
• Annual salary review
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private medical care (optional)
• Death in service scheme