Business Development Manager - South

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for factory automation to work across South UK. This remote role involves engaging with various sectors including Automotive and Aerospace, focusing on generating new business and providing technical solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong Electro-Mechanical engineering sales backgrounds and excellent presentation skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

BYD company car

Company events

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven background in Electro-Mechanical engineering product or solution sales.
• Confident in generating new business while managing an existing patch.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with OEM machine builders and propose tailored solutions.
• Collaborate to develop effective product-promotion strategies.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations.

Skills

Electro-Mechanical engineering product sales

New business generation

Presenting technical information

Organisational skills

Job description

Business Development Manager – Factory Automation

South UK – 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 South 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