Business Development Manager

AES; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Job summary

AES is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager in Hereford with a strong track record in technical sales within manufacturing sectors. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing key customer relationships, and driving growth through strategic account management and high-value negotiations.

The role involves significant travel and a mix of home and field-based work, with responsibilities including preparing quotations, negotiating contracts, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Business Development / Technical Sales
• Background within manufacturing, engineering, plastics, rubber, industrial products, or related sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets
• Build strong long-term relationships with both new and existing customers
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and secure commercial agreements
• Lead negotiations and close high-value opportunities
• Develop and implement sales strategies to support company growth
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery and support
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications where required
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Hereford (20% home / 70% travelling / 10% Hereford)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Pension etc

If there's something stopping you from achieving all you're capable of, you'll relish a role with a company that will positively encourage you to be proactive - a genuine opportunity to make an impact and help drive business growth.

Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturer supplying precision-engineered solutions into demanding industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and ambitious future plans, they are now seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys developing new business, building long-term relationships, and operating within a technical manufacturing environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities while also developing key existing customer relationships across a range of industrial markets. The role will involve significant customer interaction and travel, making it ideal for a proactive and personable individual who thrives in a customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets
• Build strong long-term relationships with both new and existing customers
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and secure commercial agreements
• Lead negotiations and close high-value opportunities
• Develop and implement sales strategies to support company growth
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery and support
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications where required
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within Business Development / Technical Sales
• Background within manufacturing, engineering, plastics, rubber, industrial products, or related sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development professional seeking a role where they can genuinely influence growth and become a key part of a successful business.

The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus excellent prospects, an employment package that you would expect from a company that values its employees.

Do you have the courage to take on this challenge?