Senior Business Development Manager

Precision People UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to identify and secure new business across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development within advanced manufacturing, exceptional negotiation skills, and a robust network of industry contacts. This role offers an opportunity to drive significant commercial impact and engage with technical teams, contributing to a forward-thinking organisation's growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within advanced manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across target sectors.
• Manage the complete sales process from prospecting to close.
• Develop structured account plans to grow key customer relationships.

Skills

Business development

Sales acumen

Technical understanding of engineering

Negotiation skills

CRM systems experience

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Flexible across the UK (regular travel required)

Salary: £55,000-£80,000

Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering / CNC / Defence / Aerospace

We're recruiting on behalf of a market‑leading precision engineering and manufacturing business that delivers high‑performance components and assemblies into sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Bio‑Tech, and High‑Tech Industrial Applications.

Role

As Senior Business Development Manager , you will :

• Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business across target sectors.
• Leverage your existing customer relationships and network to open new doors quickly as a Senior Business Development Manager.
• Manage the complete sales process — from prospecting through to proposal, negotiation, and close.
• Build and maintain a robust, high‑quality sales pipeline.
• Develop structured account plans to grow key customer relationships.
• Collaborate closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure excellent customer outcomes.
• Provide valuable market insight to shape ongoing sales strategy and business planning.

About You

To be considered for this Senior Business Development Manager role, you must have :

• A proven track record in business development or sales within advanced manufacturing, CNC machining, or precision engineering.
• An active list of industry contacts, leads, or customers you can approach immediately to generate new business opportunities.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and sales acumen.
• Experience using CRM systems and strong MS Office (Excel, Word) capability.
• A proactive, driven mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver results.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a well‑connected Business Development Manager looking to step up into a senior, strategic role with a respected engineering manufacturer. You'll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values initiative, rewards performance, and gives you the autonomy to shape new markets and make a real commercial impact.

Interested?

Suppose you’re an experienced Business Development Manager or Senior Business Development Manager with an existing customer list and a passion for growing sales in advanced manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity further.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

Apply Now Options

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• “This is the job for me! When can I start?” – Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty Reeves on 0116 254 5411 between 8.00am – 5.00pm.
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