Business Development Manager - North

Lord Search & Selection; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic remote Business Development Manager in Manchester to cover the North UK region. The role involves engaging with customers across various sectors, including Automotive and Aerospace. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in Electro-Mechanical engineering sales and excellent presentation skills. This position offers up to £55,000 basic salary plus bonuses and a company car.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car

Company events

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven background in sales of technical engineering products.
• Ability to manage an existing patch while generating new leads.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Confident in presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders to understand requirements.
• Develop effective product promotion strategies.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations.
• Provide technical support throughout the sales process.
• Assist in preparing proposals and quotations.

Skills

Proven background in Electro-Mechanical engineering product or solution sales

Confident generating new business

Strong organisational skills

Excellent time management

Confident presenting technical information

Job description

Business Development Manager – Factory Automation

North UK Region – Home based with occasional travel to Midlands office

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

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

You will be engaging with 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 / Electro‑Mechanical engineering products and confident working with both OEMs and end users, from the boardroom to the press shop.

This role represents a strong career move, offering exposure to a diverse range of pneumatic, robotic, factory automation and motion‑control components, while developing relationships with Tier 1 Automotive, Defence, Pharma, Life Science, OEMs, Distributors and End Users across the region.

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.
• Confident generating new business while managing an existing patch.
• Familiarity with press shop environments.
• Ability to cover a large geographical territory (overnight stays may be required).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• 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: 10208