Business Development Manager

Verto People; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking an Account Manager/Area Sales Manager to manage key accounts and develop new business for technical marking and coding equipment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in technical sales, experience with industrial machinery, and exemplary communication skills. The position is remote with a competitive salary and extensive travel across the UK and Ireland required.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£43,000 - £52,000)

High bonus scheme

Company vehicle (private use permitted)

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone, laptop, and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales roles like Sales Engineer or Area Sales Manager.
• Experience with industrial equipment or automation systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with clients in the UK and Ireland.
• Deliver technical demonstrations and solution-focused sales.
• Coordinate custom projects with technical teams.
• Monitor sales pipeline and opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and project delivery.
• Travel across the UK and Ireland for client meetings.

Skills

Technical sales expertise

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or Degree)

Job description

Overview

Account Manager / Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Engineer – A superb opportunity to join a global engineering manufacturer of industrial and automation solutions. This remote position focuses on managing key accounts and developing new business for a portfolio of technical marking and coding equipment, including dot peen, scribe, and laser marking machines, as well as industrial coding systems. This role is ideal for a technically proficient and self-motivated sales professional with experience in capital equipment, industrial machinery, CNC or CMM systems, or automation components.

Package

• £43,000 - £52,000 basic salary (DOE)
• High bonus scheme
• Company vehicle (private use permitted)
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Phone, laptop, and additional employee benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with industrial clients across the UK and Ireland.
• Deliver technical demonstrations and solution-focused sales across a range of marking and coding technologies.
• Manage custom projects involving machine integration and coordinate with internal and external technical teams.
• Monitor and forecast sales pipeline, track opportunities, and maintain a disciplined sales process.
• Work closely with service and management teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project delivery.
• Travel across the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Experience in technical sales roles such as Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, or Account Manager.
• Background in industrial equipment, automation systems, CNC or CMM machinery is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and follow-up skills with a strong customer service focus.
• Aptitude for mechanical systems, IT literacy, and ability to analyse and progress bespoke projects.
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and reliable with the discipline to manage a remote workload effectively.
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or Degree) is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and unrestricted travel rights.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours when needed.