Business Development Manager - Factory Automation

Lord Search & Selection; England; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a dynamic remote Business Development Manager for the South of the UK, engaging with customers across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for Electro-Mechanical engineering sales and a strong ability to generate new business. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and the flexibility to work from home.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car

Company events

Company pension

Remote flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven background in sales within Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Sciences.
• Ability to manage an existing client base and generate new business.
• Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders and propose tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective strategies.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical support.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical engineering product sales

New business generation

Factory automation familiarity

Technical presentation skills

Time management

Job description

Factory Automation

South UK - Home based

Up to 55,000 basic + 15% bonus + BYD Exec Car + Laptop + Mobile + Full Company Training

Our retained client is seeking a dynamic, remote home working Business Development Manager to cover the South of the UK.

You will be engaging with existing customers across the Automotive, Energy, Construction, Aerospace, Health & Leisure sectors.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about a broad portfolio of design‑and‑build Mechanical engineering products and confident working with OEMs and end users, from the boardroom, system integrators, panel builders to the press shop.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of manufactured pneumatic, robotic, factory automation motion‑control products, with the main aim of diversifying the portfolio and developing new relationships within the Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Science sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders, understand technical requirements, and propose tailored solutions from an extensive product portfolio.
• Collaborate with the internal sales team and National Sales Manager to develop effective product-promotion strategies.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients, including custom solutions.
• Provide technical support throughout the sales process.
• Assist in preparing proposals and quotations.

Requirements

• Proven background in Electro‑Mechanical engineering product or solution sales within Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Sciences.
• Confident generating new business while managing an existing patch.
• Familiarity with factory automation.
• Ability to cover a large geographical territory (overnight stays may be required).
• Confident presenting technical information to varied audiences.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• BYD company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Remote / work-from-home flexibility,

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed CV quoting Job Ref: 10209.