Business Development Manager (Engineering)

Office Angels; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and innovation in the engineering sector. This hybrid role involves developing new business opportunities, leading sales activities, and managing key client relationships. Candidates should possess a strong M&E engineering background, proven sales experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £50k-£60k plus benefits including a car allowance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work culture

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or technical sales in the engineering sector.
• Ability to manage client relationships and long sales cycles.
• Strong analytical skills to inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive market development and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead sales activities from lead generation to contract closure.
• Serve as main point of contact for key clients.

Skills

Strong M&E or related engineering background

Proven experience in developing new business

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of long sales cycles

Motivated and strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Join Our Client's Team as a Business Development Manager to drive growth and innovation with new clients and opportunities in the world of Engineering.

Are you an ambitious and technically savvy professional looking to make your mark in the engineering sector? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering field, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team. If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Bring your technical expertise and passion for engineering to our client's dynamic team, and help shape the future of infrastructure solutions.

Location

Hybrid (with occasional travel to client sites (national) and offices (Kent))

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Salary

£50k-£60k + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Why work for our client?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing engineering business
• Dynamic, supportive, and innovative work culture
• Access to cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary projects
• Work on impactful infrastructure and engineering solutions across multiple sectors

What You’ll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Market Development & Opportunity Generation
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the MEICA and wider engineering sectors
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and projects
• Analyse market trends and client requirements to inform strategic decisions

Sales & Commercial Management

• Lead sales activities from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure
• Develop tailored proposals and present them to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance sector visibility and client engagement

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and repeat business
• Strengthen long‑term partnerships through proactive engagement and support

Project & Internal Collaboration

• Support project delivery teams with valuable client insights for smooth execution
• Participate in tenders, bids, and framework submissions as needed

We want to speak to candidates who have;

• A strong M&E or related engineering background
• Proven experience in developing new business and securing high‑value contracts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage long sales cycles effectively
• A motivated, strategic mindset combined with technical credibility
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline) preferred
• Experience in business development or technical sales, ideally within MEICA, utilities, or engineering services
• Familiarity with CRM and project management tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, MS Project)

If this is you, please apply today.

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