Business Development Manager - Factory Automation

Lord Search & Selection; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Company car (BYD)

Full Company Training

Company pension

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager to work remotely in the UK and Ireland. This dynamic role involves engaging with clients across various sectors, including Automation and Life Sciences, and requires a proven background in industrial engineering sales. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective time management, a knack for generating new business, and the ability to present technical solutions effectively. Competitive pay plus bonuses and remote work flexibility offered.

Qualifications

• Proven background in industrial engineering product or solution sales.
• Confident in generating new business and managing existing accounts.
• Familiarity with factory automation and technical presentations required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders and understand their requirements.
• Collaborate with sales teams to promote products effectively.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide technical support.

Skills

Industrial engineering product sales

Business development

Technical presentations

Time management

Job description

Business Development Manager - Factory Automation

Our retained client is seeking a dynamic, remote‑working Business Development Manager to cover the North of the UK and Ireland. You will engage with existing customers across the Robotic, Defence, Packaging, Pharma, Aerospace, Nuclear and Lab & Life Science sectors and explore new relationships within the broad portfolio of design‑and‑build mechanical bespoke engineering products.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders, understand technical requirements, and propose tailored solutions from our 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 industrial 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.
• Company car (BYD).
• Company pension.
• Remote / work‑from‑home flexibility.

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven background in electro‑mechanical engineering product or solution sales.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Automation & Machinery Manufacturing

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed CV quoting Job Ref: 10208.