New Partnerships Manager

Preformed Windings; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of high-voltage diamond coils seeks a New Partnerships Manager to drive international growth. This high-impact role requires proven success in closing B2B deals within the manufacturing sector, with responsibilities including lead generation, contract negotiation, and account management. The position offers a competitive salary up to £90k OTE, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension (5%) from Day 1

Private healthcare via Westfield Health

Life assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Proven success in closing significant B2B deals in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing international accounts and market expansion.
• Results-driven and confident in high-stakes client environments.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and convert high-potential leads into long-term clients.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycles, leading commercial negotiations.
• Build and grow strategic partnerships that support long-term business goals.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Strategic relationship-building

Lead generation

Job description

Full Job Description

Job Title: New Partnerships (Business Development) Manager

Location: Hybrid or office-based (Wales Bar, South Yorkshire, S26)

Only candidates with a proven track record of closing high-value deals in the manufacturing sector will be considered.

About Us

Preformed Windings Ltd is a people-centric, growing SME manufacturer of high-voltage diamond coils for motors and generators. Serving hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors worldwide, we are known for innovation, quality, and collaboration. As we scale globally, we remain committed to maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters professional growth and high performance.

The Role: New Partnerships Manager

We are seeking a highly driven and results-focused deal-closer from the manufacturing industry to lead the strategic growth of our international client base. This is not an entry-level sales role — it is a high-impact business development position for someone with the commercial acumen and industry credibility to open doors and close complex, high-value deals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing new key accounts aligned with our goals to expand market share, diversify revenue, and strengthen our competitive position. This role requires frequent international travel and the ability to work autonomously, with weekly in-person collaboration at our South Yorkshire facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead generation & deal-closing: Proactively source and convert high-potential leads into long-term clients
• Strategic market entry: Research and develop go-to-market plans for targeted international sectors
• Contract negotiation: Manage end-to-end sales cycles, leading commercial negotiations to secure profitable agreements
• Account management: Build and grow strategic partnerships that support long-term business goals
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and engineering to align client needs with our capabilities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in closing significant B2B deals in the manufacturing industry, ideally engineering-focused
• Experience selling into sectors such as nuclear, hydro, or energy infrastructure
• Strong commercial negotiation and strategic relationship-building skills
• A curious, value-focused mindset with the ability to listen, adapt, and identify opportunities
• Experience managing international accounts and market expansion
• Results-driven, ambitious, and confident in high-stakes client environments

Highly Advantageous

• Background in high-voltage rotating electrical equipment or coil/bar sales
• Network of contacts in hydro and/or nuclear industries
• Knowledge of refurbishment/modernisation markets

What We Offer

• Salary up to £90k OTE (base + commission), dependent on experience
• Hybrid working (home-based with 1 day/week at HQ)
• Attractive bonus scheme and vehicle options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Matched pension (5%) from Day 1
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Private healthcare via Westfield Health
• Wellbeing support, retail discounts, and 24/7 GP access
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Twice-yearly social events, Free Fruit Mondays, and personal development sponsorship

Ready to Close Your Next Big Deal with Us?

If you're an experienced business developer from the manufacturing sector with the drive and skill to open new markets and close major deals — we want to hear from you.

Take the opportunity to record an introduction here-