Business Development Manager

TXM Recruit; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is partnering with a leading automation and intralogistics company to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to drive global growth across automated intralogistics solutions.

This role requires 5–10 years in business development and complex sales, with a track record of securing major capital projects and building executive-level relationships within industrial automation and warehouse solutions. A degree in Engineering, Logistics, or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within automated intralogistics.
• Demonstrable experience securing large-scale capital projects or complex, solution-based sales.
• Industry experience in automated intralogistics, warehouse automation, supply chain solutions, material handling, or industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles, customer procurement processes, and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and commercial skills.
• Proven ability to build and develop long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and executive-level decision-makers.
• A strategic, commercially minded, and customer-focused approach to business development.
• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive global business development activities, identifying and pursuing new opportunities within the automated intralogistics market.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth and expand market share.
• Identify, develop, and secure high-value capital projects and solution-based sales opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, key decision-makers, and executive-level contacts.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation and opportunity development through to negotiation and contract award.
• Develop existing accounts while identifying new customers and market opportunities.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals tailored to customer requirements and business objectives.
• Work closely with internal engineering, technical, and project delivery teams to develop customer-focused automation solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support long-term business growth.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Automated Intralogistics

Location: UK
Salary: £70,000-£100,000 + 12% bonus

Please note: This position does not include a company car. However, all business travel expenses incurred while travelling within the UK and internationally will be covered.

The Opportunity

TXM Recruit is partnering with a leading automation and intralogistics company to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to drive global growth across automated intralogistics solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong background in business development, strategic sales, and key account management within the automated intralogistics or industrial automation sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships, and securing high-value capital projects involving complex automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive global business development activities, identifying and pursuing new opportunities within the automated intralogistics market.


• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth and expand market share.


• Identify, develop, and secure high-value capital projects and solution-based sales opportunities.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, key decision-makers, and executive-level contacts.


• Manage the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation and opportunity development through to negotiation and contract award.


• Develop existing accounts while identifying new customers and market opportunities.


• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals tailored to customer requirements and business objectives.


• Work closely with internal engineering, technical, and project delivery teams to develop customer-focused automation solutions.


• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support long-term business growth.

Candidate Requirements

• 5-10 years of proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within automated intralogistics.


• Demonstrable experience securing large-scale capital projects or complex, solution-based sales.


• Industry experience in automated intralogistics, warehouse automation, supply chain solutions, material handling, or industrial automation.


• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles, customer procurement processes, and strategic decision-making.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and commercial skills.


• Proven ability to build and develop long-term relationships with senior stakeholders and executive-level decision-makers.


• A strategic, commercially minded, and customer-focused approach to business development.


• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunity employer. If you have specific needs or require assistance or reasonable adjustments during the selection process due to a disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to accommodate you