Business Development Manager

Flowtech Fluid Power PLC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid power solutions provider is seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to boost sales in the Bolton area. The role involves driving new business growth and managing customer accounts across the fluid power market. Ideal candidates will have experience in pneumatics or hydraulics, strong relationship-building skills, and a track record in sales. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Generous salary

Bonus scheme

Company car

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated sales professional with a proven track record in business development.
• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth across the Fluid Power market.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with customers.
• Deliver persuasive proposals and manage budgets & quotations.

Skills

Sales development

Customer relationship management

Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Business Development Manager – Bolton Area

Thorite Flowtech – Leading UK Pneumatics & Hydraulics Parts Supplier

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Thorite Flowtech, the UK’s leading supplier of pneumatics, hydraulics, and fluid power solutions, is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

Generous Salary + Bonus Scheme

Company Car Provided

Location: Bolton & Surrounding Region

What you’ll do?

• Drive new business growth across the Fluid Power market, while managing and developing existing customer accounts.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with customers across industries from engineering to manufacturing.
• Deliver persuasive proposals, manage budgets & quotations, and work closely with internal sales, technical, and procurement teams.
• Map customer organisations, spot opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions across hydraulics, compressed air, electronics, and more.
• Own your region from key account strategy to hitting revenue and profitability targets.

What we’re looking for?

• A motivated sales professional with a proven track record in business development.
• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Organised, commercially astute, and comfortable working with Microsoft Office.

Why Thorite Flowtech?

• Work with a respected UK leader in pneumatics.
• Enjoy a competitive package with genuine career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team where your ideas and drive will make a real impact.

If you’re ambitious, customer‑focused, and ready to accelerate your career in fluid power sales, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become a key player in Thorite Flowtech’s continued growth story.

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