Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team. This role offers the opportunity to work across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive, while managing key accounts and developing new business opportunities. With a focus on technical sales, candidates should possess a mechanical engineering mindset and experience in B2B sales. This position is primarily on-site, providing a chance to contribute to a thriving UK manufacturing landscape. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a competitive market, this role is an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and a mechanical engineering mindset.
• Experience in account management and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage key accounts and grow existing relationships.
• Identify and win new business with high-profile customers.

Skills

Technical Sales

Account Management

B2B Sales

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Business Development Manager, Waterlooville

Client: 1492 Ltd

Location: Waterlooville

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Technical Sales

Location: Portsmouth

Are you a technical sales professional seeking a key opportunity to work for a growing, competitive business expanding its market share?

UK manufacturing is thriving, with companies leveraging new technologies to compete globally. This role supports one such business.

We are a growing subcontract manufacturer looking to expand our sales team with a technically oriented Business Development Manager or Sales Engineer. You will work across various industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, marine, and power generation renewables technology.

To be considered, you should have:

• Ability to read technical drawings and a mechanical engineering mindset
• Experience in account management and new business development (50/50 split)
• Experience selling B2B technical products

This role involves managing key accounts, growing existing relationships, and strategically identifying and winning new business with high-profile customers on mission-critical product applications. The role is primarily on-site with some travel within the UK and Europe.

To apply, get in touch.

About 1492 Search

We discover great people! Focused solely on manufacturing and engineering, we work on retained projects to ensure accountability for each hire. We connect candidates with hiring managers, provide detailed project management, and offer market insights. Each project is tailored to your needs to make hiring stress-free.

We aim to respond to all applications within 2 working days. If you're dissatisfied with our service, please contact us.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote equal opportunities. We treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or disability.