Business Development Manager - South West

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join a dynamic team in the South West of England. This role involves identifying new business opportunities in engineering markets, building relationships with clients, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical sales, be tech-savvy, and possess excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Car allowance

Commission

Company pension

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical sales or engineering.
• Confident and engaging in making connections.
• Brilliant at understanding customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Spot and secure new business opportunities.
• Build lasting relationships with customers and partners.
• Deliver sales targets and drive business growth.
• Negotiate and close deals while monitoring market trends.
• Collaborate closely with a winning team.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

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!

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-focused, 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