Business Development Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technical solutions company is seeking a Sales Manager to spearhead business development in the rail, data centres, and road systems sectors. This role is home-based with national travel, focusing on consultative sales to deliver tailored solutions. Candidates must have a background in selling technical products, and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. A competitive salary with bonus opportunities and career progression are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling a technical or engineered product or system.
• Experience in selling into sectors like rail, data centres, or road systems.
• Comfortable engaging with engineers and senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key clients across the UK.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target sectors.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to present proposals.
• Manage the full sales process from concept to close.
• Attend exhibitions, site meetings, and presentations as required.

Skills

Consultative sales style

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Sales Manager - Technical Solutions (Rail, Data Centres & Road Systems)

60,000 basic + 10,000 OTE + Car Allowance + Pension + Holidays

Home-Based - UK-Wide Role

Are you an experienced in Sales with a background in selling technical or engineered products into sectors such as rail, data centres, or road infrastructure? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward‑thinking business that designs and delivers high‑quality, bespoke technical solutions across multiple industries.

The Role

As a Sales Manager, you'll take a consultative and specification‑led approach to business development. You'll work closely with customers, engineers, and design teams to develop tailored solutions that meet complex technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with key clients and stakeholders across the UK.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target sectors.
• Work in collaboration with internal design and engineering teams to develop and present technical proposals.
• Manage the full sales process, from concept to close.
• Attend industry exhibitions, site meetings, and customer presentations as required.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, technically minded sales professional who can combine commercial awareness with an ability to understand and communicate complex engineered solutions.

You will have:

• Proven experience selling a technical or engineered product or system.
• Must have experience in selling into one of the following sectors: rail, data centres, road systems, infrastructure, or related industries.
• A consultative sales style, comfortable engaging with engineers, and senior decision‑makers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently from home and manage your own UK‑wide sales territory.

What's on Offer

• 60,000 basic salary
• 70,000 OTE (bonus scheme)
• Car allowance
• Company pension & generous holiday package
• Real progression opportunities within a growing, ambitious business

This is a home‑based role with national travel, offering autonomy, support, and the chance to make a real impact in a company that values expertise, innovation, and long‑term customer partnerships.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.