Sales Manager

WR Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection technologies. The successful candidate will drive strategic business development, manage complex sales processes, and expand market presence across aerospace and defense sectors. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary and additional benefits including a car allowance. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background and proven experience in relevant industries.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Car allowance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within NDT or related sectors.
• Ability to manage complex sales processes and drive growth.
• Strong technical understanding of inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across NDT and industrial sectors.
• Execute strategic plans to enhance market share and revenues.
• Manage sales cycles from identification to contract agreement.

Skills

Strategic business development

Complex sales management

Opportunity development

Market expansion in regulated sectors

Job description

Business Development Manager - NDT & Inspection Solutions

Location: UK-based (national remit)
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Package: Competitive base salary + car allowance + benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support growth within the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection technology sector. This role is focused on strategic business development, account growth, and market expansion across aerospace, defence, military, and other highly regulated engineering environments.

The position suits a technically credible commercial professional who can drive opportunity development, manage complex sales processes, and support long-term growth initiatives across a national territory.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across NDT, aerospace, defence, and regulated industrial sectors
• Build and execute strategic plans to expand market share and revenue
• Manage complex sales cycles from opportunity identification through to contract agreement

Technical & Commercial Development

• Support solution development through technical understanding o...