Sales & Business Development Manager

Owen Daniels; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in the UK is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities and manage existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background, particularly in technical or engineering fields. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to provide tailored solutions, attending industry events, and maintaining sales records. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits including a car allowance and performance bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard pension scheme

Flexible working hours

£500 per month car allowance

10% annual performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or engineering sales.
• Ability to manage and grow existing accounts is desirable.
• Background in mechanical engineering, ideally sensors experience.
• 3+ years in technical or mechanical sales or more senior experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing key accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams for tailored solutions.
• Attend exhibitions and industry events to generate leads.
• Maintain records of sales activity and forecasts.

Skills

Hunter experience in sales

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management skills

Job description

Role: Business Development Manager
Type: Permanent
Pay: £65,000 + 10% annual bonus + £500 car allowance per month
Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible
Location: Warwick (Remote with occasional travel)

I'm supporting a growing manufacturing business that designs and manufactures sensors among other products. Their solutions are used by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across construction, agriculture, marine, automotive, defense, and power generation industries. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new business and grow existing accounts across the UK.

Job Description

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK, driving revenue growth.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing key accounts to maximize value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide technical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Attend exhibitions and industry events to promote products and generate leads.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, forecasts, and pipeline management.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proven new business “hunter” experience in technical or engineering sales.
• Experience managing and growing existing accounts is desirable.
• Mechanical engineering background, ideally with sensors experience (preferred but not essential).
• 3+ years' experience in technical or mechanical sales, or more senior experience if proven.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Standard pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• £500 per month car allowance
• 10% annual performance bonus
• Career development within the wider group

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