Business Development Manager (Conveyors / Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Healthcare

Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth in conveyor and automation solutions across the UK. The role combines strategic development with hands-on sales, working hybrid from Derbyshire to win turnkey projects.

You will target manufacturers, food & beverage, packaging and logistics, building long-term relationships and delivering complete conveyor/automation solutions with the support of internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience within conveyors, automation or materials handling.
• Experience selling to manufacturing sectors such as food & beverage, packaging, logistics or materials handling.
• Ability to develop customer proposals, negotiate commercial terms and manage accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across the UK.
• Identify and secure opportunities for conveyor and turnkey automation projects.
• Build relationships with manufacturers, end users and key decision-makers.
• Develop existing accounts while targeting new customers across relevant sectors.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and project teams to prepare proposals.
• Manage the sales pipeline, prepare quotations and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Conveyors / automation

Relationship building

Job description

Business Development Manager (Conveyors / Automation)

£60,000 – £70,000 + Profit-Based Bonus + OTE £80k+ + Company Car + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits

Derbyshire / Hybrid

Are you a Business Development Manager with experience selling conveyor systems, automation or materials handling solutions, looking to take a leading role in the growth of a specialist engineering business?

This established specialist engineering company designs and delivers bespoke conveyor and turnkey automation solutions for manufacturers across the UK. With expertise spanning design, installation, commissioning and integrated controls, the business supports customers across a range of sectors.

You will play a key role in driving the company’s commercial growth, identifying new opportunities, developing long-term customer relationships and promoting complete conveyor and automation solutions. Joining a smaller, ambitious business, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, work closely with the wider team and share in the success.

This role would suit a commercially driven BDM with a background in conveyors, automation or materials handling, who wants greater influence, earning potential and the opportunity to help grow a respected specialist business.

The Role:

• Driving new business development across the UK
• Identifying and securing opportunities for conveyor and turnkey automation projects
• Building relationships with manufacturers, end users and key decision-makers
• Developing existing accounts while targeting new customers across food and beverage, packaging, logistics and materials handling
• Working alongside internal engineering and project teams to develop customer proposals and solutions
• Managing the sales pipeline, preparing quotations and negotiating commercial agreements

The Person:

• Experience in sales or business development within conveyors, automation or materials handling
• Experience with sectors such as food and beverage, packaging, logistics or materials handling

Reference Number: BBBH28129

Keywords: Business Development Manager, BDM, Sales Manager , Automation Sales, Conveyor Sales, Conveyor Systems, Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Packaging Machinery, Logistics, Warehouse Automation, Derbyshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.