Business Development Manager

SalesNet; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales organization is seeking a driven Business Development Manager in Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of B2B sales experience, excels in a technical environment, and possesses a strong hunter mentality. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and conducting technical presentations. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60k plus commission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in technical environment.
• Proven track record in managing long sales cycles and closing complex deals.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cold-call, and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities.
• Conduct technical sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and progress opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

New Business Development

Education

Engineering or technical degree (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Northern Ireland (Regular UK travel anticipated)
Salary: Up to 60k, plus commission
Reports to: Managing Director

Our client is seeking a driven, results-oriented Business Development Manager to join their team focused on the sale of precision engineering products. The ideal candidate thrives in a technical B2B sales environment, excels at navigating long and complex sales cycles, and possesses a true hunter mentality — always seeking new business opportunities and aggressively pursuing growth in a competitive market.

The role

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across assigned territory with OEMs, and industrial clients across multiple sectors.
• Conduct technical sales presentations, product demonstrations, and solution-based selling.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and consistently progress opportunities through the sales funnel.
• Responding promptly and fully to RFQs
• Work closely with engineering and production to tailor solutions to specific customer requirements.
• Mentor and work closely with other sales reps.
• Provide accurate forecasting and report sales activity, market trends, and competitor intelligence.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer visits.
• Ensure all sales activities align with company goals, pricing strategy, and margin expectations.

The person

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in technical environment.
• Proven track record in managing long sales cycles and closing complex deals for a manufacturer.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cold-call, and develop new business – a true hunter.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as regular travel to mainland UK is anticipated.

Preferred

• Experience selling to OEMs, or in capital equipment/engineering sectors
• Engineering or technical degree (Mechanical or Industrial preferred), or equivalent technical sales experience.

Skills

• Sales
• Business Development
• New Business Development