Business Development Manager - South West

Layka Recruitment; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team in the South West of England. The ideal candidate will have a track record in technical sales, thrive on building relationships, and be comfortable negotiating and closing deals. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package, including a car allowance, and fantastic benefits including 25 days of holiday. Join an innovative team that celebrates success together.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Company pension

25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical sales or engineering.
• Comfortable working on the move and happy to travel.
• Excellent at understanding customer needs and offering creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Spot and secure new business opportunities in engineering markets.
• Build relationships with customers and partners.
• Deliver sales targets and drive business growth.
• Negotiate, present, and close deals.
• Collaborate with a winning team.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Sales negotiation

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager

Join Our Dynamic, Innovative Team in Engineering & Automation! Ready for your next big move? We're on the hunt for a high-energy Business Development Manager to join our brand new, trailblazing team in the South West! If you've got a passion for sales in the engineering or automation industry, love chasing new business, and want to work with an exceptional Manager who'll inspire you to hit new heights, this is your chance to shine!

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive package: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + £7,800 car allowance + commission
• Full-time, regional field-based - variety guaranteed!
• Fantastic benefits, company pension, and 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols!)
• Brilliant team culture and genuine support from an outstanding Manager

Your Day-to-Day

• Spot and secure exciting new business opportunities in growing engineering markets
• Build lasting relationships with customers and partners across the region
• Deliver smashing sales targets and help drive our business to new levels
• Negotiate, present, and close deals - all while having your finger on the pulse of market trends
• Collaborate closely with a team that loves to win, share ideas, and celebrate success together

You Are...

• A motivated go-getter with a proven track record in technical sales or engineering
• Confident, engaging, and thrive on making connections and winning new business
• Brilliant at understanding customer needs and offering creative solutions
• Organised, detail‑focussed, and comfortable working on the move
• Tech‑savvy, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience
• Happy to travel, hold a full UK driving licence, and have a valid EU passport

Sound Like You? If you're ready to be part of something exciting, working with a supportive Manager and team that's set to shake up the sector, we want to hear from you!

Fire over your CV today and let's chat about your future in a role where you can truly make your mark