Business Development Manager

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension plan

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

A leading sales recruitment firm seeks a Sales and Business Development Manager skilled in mechanical engineering and bespoke solutions. This remote position requires expertise in managing a sales pipeline and collaborating with technical teams to deliver high-value projects. The role offers a competitive salary, commission opportunities, and a company car. Great fit for resilient and self-motivated candidates in the North-West of England.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in selling high-value capital equipment.
• Ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities globally.
• Work with the technical team to develop and quote solutions.
• Implement sales processes and systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Experience selling bespoke engineering solutions

Technical knowledge

Resilience

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Job Overview

Sales and Business Development Manager, Engineering — Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 base, with a realistic OTE of £100,000, plus a company car and pension.

This is a senior business development role with a specialised fabricator of machinery that has a long history of addressing unique client challenges. Each client represents a blank slate, where you will identify their needs, propose practical solutions, and collaborate with the technical team to bring the machine from concept to design and fabrication. Order values range from £40,000 to £1.5 million, and clients are located globally. The entire process, from concept to finished machine, is carried out in-house in the UK to ensure the highest quality of the final product. Example projects for 2025 include industrial furnaces, turbines, compactors, and pulping machines.

Role and Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Sales and Business Development Manager with the technical knowledge to understand complex customer problems and have the commercial and engineering knowledge to suggest practical solutions.

This is a remote role, working from home and meeting clients as needed. However, you need to live in the North-West of England to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the sales process from day one. The firm is bringing this function in-house and you will have the freedom to implement sales processes and systems that have proven effective for you in the past, including CRM, inbound marketing tools, and outreach strategies.

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities on a global scale. Your success in this role will be rewarded with the opportunity to grow your own team and become a member of the senior leadership team.

What we’re looking for

• Background in mechanical engineering with experience selling bespoke engineering solutions (high-value capital equipment, not consumables).
• The ideal candidate will have the technical know-how to meet with clients, understand their challenges, and then work with the internal technical team to develop and quote a solution.
• This is a role that requires resilience and self-motivation. You'll be managing your own sales pipeline using a CRM system that you will implement, so you'll need to be organised and proactive.

In Return, You Will Receive

• A competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.
• A commission/bonus scheme to be agreed between you and the company with a realistic OTE of £100,000
• 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• A company car and a pension plan.

Interviews for this position will be held in early September, with a view to a start date in October.

How to Apply

Email your CV to [e-mail]

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing