Business Development Manager - Manufacturing

Talented People; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead business growth and client management in a hybrid model. This role requires experience in sales or account management within manufacturing. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, negotiation, and build strong customer relationships. Competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme and company car are on offer.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car

Hybrid working (office, home & field)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Solid commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet growth targets.
• Identify new business opportunities in manufacturing, engineering and industrial markets.
• Manage and expand existing customer relationships.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales experience

Account management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Business Development Manager - Manufacturing

Barnsley (Hybrid - Office, Home & Field Based)

£45,000 - £50,000

The Role:

We are looking for a driven Business Development Manager who will lead the charge in both winning new business and growing existing accounts. You'll be working in a hybrid model — part in-office, part remote, and part in the field visiting clients — to deliver sales growth and build long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet growth targets
• Identify new business opportunities in manufacturing, engineering and industrial markets
• Manage and expand existing customer relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business
• Prepare and present tailored sales proposals and quotations
• Coordinate with internal teams (operations, pricing, delivery) to meet customer requirements
• Represent RD Linings at client meetings, industry events and on-site visits

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Solid commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently and in a hybrid setup
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client visits

What's On Offer:

• Basic salary £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Hybrid working (office, home & field) — flexibility in how you work

If you are a proactive business development professional with a manufacturing or engineering sales background and you're ready to take your next career step with RD Linings, then we'd love to hear from you.