Business Development Manager, North

UBT; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist safety solutions is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to own a northern territory. This role involves significant client engagement and driving new business generation, with a focus on building long-term relationships in heavy industry sectors. The ideal candidate will thrive in a consultative sales environment and enjoy the flexibility of field-based work across the North of England.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Statutory Pension

Qualifications

• Natural hunter with a passion for problem-solving and technical sales.
• Confident engaging with clients at all levels, from site leads to C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing relationships with major clients (£100k-£500k+ annual spend).
• Driving pipeline growth via outbound and face-to-face business development.
• Managing full-cycle sales from qualification to proposal, negotiation, and handover.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Client Engagement

Sales Management

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Uncapped Bonus

Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Statutory Pension

Location: Field-based across the North (Leeds and upwards), with office support and flexibility

Are you a driven, sleeves-rolled-up type of BDM who thrives on long sales cycles, technical challenges, and high-value client relationships in heavy industry? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team at the forefront of specialist safety solutions across sectors like Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Heavy Manufacturing.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a commercially-minded and proactive Business Development Manager to take ownership of a northern territory. With a strong focus on new business generation (75%) alongside developing key accounts, you'll be the go-to expert in your sector, trusted, consultative, and strategic.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and nurturing relationships with major clients (£100k-£500k+ annual spend)
• Driving pipeline growth via outbound and face-to-face business development
• Managing full-cycle sales from qualification to proposal, negotiation, and handover
• Leading sector development initiatives and attending key site/client meetings
• Collaborating closely with admin and telemarketing support to maximise efficiency
  
  
  

Your Territory

Covering the North of England (Leeds upwards), including key hubs such as Teesside, Hull, Liverpool, and South Scotland. Expect 3 days a week on the road with Mondays and Fridays geared towards planning and admin.

Requirements

Ideal Profile

• A natural hunter with a passion for problem-solving and technical sales
• Confident engaging with clients at all levels, from site leads to C-suite
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable managing a long, consultative sales cycle
• Industry background is a bonus, but attitude, drive, and commercial acumen are key
  
  
  

Why Apply?

• A realistic, open, and transparent leadership team that values accountability and drive
• A non-corporate, get-stuck-in culture... no suits required, just results
• A chance to build your patch and long-term success in a growing and well-respected business
  
  

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