Business Development Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company Car

Healthcare

Hybrid/Remote work

35-hour work week

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead the South-East of England & Ireland sales territory for capital equipment and manufacturing machinery.

You will manage UK sales targets, nurture key accounts, visit customers, identify new opportunities, and drive the full sales cycle from inquiry to order, with hybrid/remote flexibility and a company car.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Packaging machinery sales

Industrial machinery sales

Sales to UK & Ireland

Closing ability

Tools

None

Job description

Business Development Manager (JBL46644) Haywards Heath, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum + Commission, Car, Bonus, Healthcare

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 experiencedBusiness Development Managerto 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 ManagerJob 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

• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 20%
• Company car
• Hybrid and remote working available
• 35-hour working week (flexibility required for travel and deadlines)
• Annual salary review