Senior Business Development Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of precision components seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth and expansion into new markets. This home-based role involves identifying business opportunities, managing sales processes, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has experience in advanced manufacturing and a strong commercial mindset. Excellent planning and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, which also offers a car allowance for travel to customer sites.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible home-based work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong commercial mindset and understanding of technical components.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline.
• Own the full sales process from introduction to closing deals.
• Map the market and develop strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams for service delivery.
• Manage and grow key accounts through structured plans.

Skills

Business development in advanced manufacturing

Understanding technical drawings and CNC components

Planning and organisation skills

Familiarity with CRM systems

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a leading manufacturer of high-end precision machined components and assemblies as a Senior Business Development Manager. This company operates in cutting-edge STEM markets, including Bio-Tech & Medical Equipment, High-Tech Industrial Applications, Defence, and Aerospace. With exciting expansion plans into new geographic territories and the defence sector, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working in an innovative and collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, fostering long-term partnerships and delivering value to clients.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, focusing on quality opportunities that align with the company\'s growth strategy.
• Own the full sales process, from initial introduction to proposal, negotiation, and closing deals.
• Map the market, pinpoint key sectors and decision-makers, and develop strategies for establishing the company\'s presence in new territories.
• Collaborate with internal teams - including Customer Success, Production Engineering, and Commercial - to ensure customer needs are met, enhancing service delivery and increasing sales performance.
• Once established in new territories, manage and grow existing key accounts through structured account development plans.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in business development within advanced manufacturing or engineering-led environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to understand technical drawings and machined parts, such as CNC components.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills to handle high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and proficiency in MS Office tools like Word and Excel.
• A detail-oriented approach with the ability to analyse trends and identify opportunities.

About the Company and Role

This company is committed to delivering excellence in precision engineering and fostering long-term partnerships with its clients. By joining as a Senior Business Development Manager, you\'ll play a pivotal role in driving growth, shaping strategic direction, and contributing to the company\'s success in new markets. Your contributions will align with the company\'s values of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Location

This role is home-based with occasional travel to Cambridgeshire and significant travel to customer sites for which a car allowance is provided.

Interested?

If you\'re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and make a difference in a company with ambitious growth plans, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become the Senior Business Development Manager and take the next step in your career!

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