International Business Development Manager

M&K Group; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M&K Group is seeking an International Business Development Manager to lead growth across the UK and international markets from their Northern Ireland base. The role combines strategic development with hands-on leadership of the UK sales team to secure major projects and expand distributor networks.

The successful candidate will travel extensively, engage senior decision-makers and drive profitable growth for a rapidly expanding international engineering business in the recycling equipment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or commercial leadership.
• Experience managing and developing sales teams.
• Ability to create and execute growth strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Experience developing new markets and customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international growth strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities globally.
• Build relationships with major waste management firms.
• Develop distributor and dealer networks.
• Secure high-value equipment and turnkey projects.
• Represent M&K at international trade exhibitions.
• Lead and support UK-based Business Development Managers.
• Set sales objectives and monitor performance.
• Coach and mentor sales personnel.
• Drive a high-performance sales culture.
• Manage opportunities through the sales pipeline.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Growth Strategy

Presentation Skills

Market Development

Key Account Development

UK Driving Licence

Job description

International Business Development Manager - Recycling Equipment

Location: M&K HQ, BT70 2PD, Northern Ireland

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Based on Experience

Skills and Experience

Required Criteria:

• Proven track record in Business Development, Sales Management or Commercial Leadership.
• Experience managing and developing sales teams.
• Ability to create and execute growth strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Experience developing new markets and customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desired Criteria:

• Waste recycling industry experience.
• Engineering or manufacturing sector experience.
• Knowledge of export markets and international distribution networks.
• Experience selling complex technical solutions.

Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Ambitious and driven.
• Commercially intelligent.
• Honest and dependable.
• Focused on delivering results.
• Customer-centric in their approach.
• Enthusiastic about helping clients solve operational challenges.
• Comfortable engaging with business owners, plant managers and senior decision-makers.

Why Join M&K?

• Join a rapidly growing international engineering business.
• Work directly with senior leadership.
• Lead the commercial growth strategy.
• International travel and networking opportunities.
• Genuine career progression into senior leadership positions.
• Represent industry-leading recycling equipment manufactured in Northern Ireland.
• Play a key role in helping customers improve recycling rates and reduce waste disposal costs.

Lead Growth Across the UK and International Markets

M&K is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of static. mobile & modular waste recycling equipment.

As demand for M&K’s solutions continues to grow across the UK and international markets, we are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven International Business Development to lead our business development activities, manage our UK sales team and drive strategic growth worldwide.

This is a senior commercial leadership role combining hands-on business development with sales management responsibilities.

This role will suit an experienced sales leader who enjoys building relationships, developing markets, mentoring sales professionals and winning complex capital equipment projects.

KEY OBJECTIVE

You will be responsible for developing key international markets, expanding our distributor network, securing major projects and supporting a team of UK-based Business Development Managers to achieve ambitious growth targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Strategic Business Development

• Develop and execute M&K’s international growth strategy.
• Identify new market opportunities across Europe, North America, the Middle East and emerging markets.
• Build relationships with major waste management companies, recyclers, contractors and strategic partners.
• Develop new distributor and dealer networks.
• Secure high-value equipment and turnkey recycling system projects.
• Represent M&K at international trade exhibitions and industry events.
• Manage and support UK-based Business Development Managers.
• Set sales objectives and monitor performance.
• Coach and mentor sales personnel.
• Assist the team with major opportunities and key account development.
• Drive a high-performance sales culture.
• Ensure opportunities are effectively managed through the sales pipeline.

International Business Development Manager Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The successful candidate will manage and support M&K’s UK Business Development Managers while also leading international business development activities.

hat attracted me to M&K was the opportunity to sell market-leading recycling equipment backed by a strong engineering team. What has kept me here is the culture. Good ideas are listened to, hard work is recognised and there's always an opportunity to develop. The waste and recycling sector is evolving quickly, and M&K is at the forefront of that change. It's an exciting company to be part of and a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a successful sales career. M&K gives you the freedom to build your territory, develop customer relationships and make a real impact on the business. It's a fast-paced environment, but it's also an exciting place to work if you're ambitious and enjoy winning new business

We have a vacancy for an International Business Development Managerto drive profitable sales growth by developing key international markets, expanding our distributor network, securing major projects and supporting a team of UK-based Business Development Managers to achieve ambitious growth targets.