Business Development Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager to grow sales in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in technical B2B sales, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in business development, particularly in the MoD or defence sectors. This role offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits including a company car and ongoing training.

Benefits

Uncapped OTE

Company car

Ongoing technical training and development

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in technical B2B sales.
• Proven track record in business development within the MoD or defence.
• Self-motivated and confident working remotely.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales and activity targets.

Skills

Technical B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering-related qualification

Job description

The Company

A leading engineering solutions provider, specialising in components and services, is looking for a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Berkshire region.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and maintaining sales within a defined territory, while expanding the portfolio of products and services sold to both new and existing accounts. The role involves building strong relationships, increasing market penetration, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

This is a customer-facing position that requires someone commercially driven, technically minded, and capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a wider sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Prepare thoroughly for customer meetings with relevant samples, technical knowledge, and background research.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Ensure regular and meaningful contact with customers across the territory.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales and activity targets, including journey planning and call preparation.
• Implement a robust territory plan to maximise efficiency and coverage.
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships.
• Provide detailed call reports and maintain accurate records of all customer activity.

The Candidate

Minimum 2 years experience in technical B2B sales.

Proven track record in business development within the MoD or defence.

British citizenship is required due to contracts in sensitive industries.

Ideally holds an engineering‑related qualification.

Self‑motivated and confident working remotely.

Target‑driven with excellent communication skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Strong relationship‑building skills and commercial awareness.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).

Uncapped OTE.

Company car.

Ongoing technical training and development.

Private medical insurance.

Flexible working hours.

Life insurance.

Discounted gym membership.