Technical Business Development Manager

The People Pod; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Uncapped Bonus

Job summary

The People Pod in Bolton is seeking a motivated sales professional to solve complex sourcing and supply chain challenges for engineering and manufacturing clients. This consultative role focuses on building long-term partnerships and delivering bespoke procurement solutions.

You will manage opportunities from first meeting through contract award, travel UK and internationally as needed, and drive growth while maintaining CRM. A proven track record in technical sales is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or engineering sales within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven ability to win new business by solving complex procurement challenges.
• Strong consultative selling skills with senior stakeholders.”
• Excellent relationship-building and commercial awareness, with negotiation strength.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Build relationships with Engineering, Operations and Procurement leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve customers' global sourcing and supply chains.
• Deliver consultative, solution-led sales presentations.
• Manage opportunities from first meeting through to contract award.
• Develop strategic partnerships and new market opportunities.
• Work closely with technical and sourcing teams to deliver bespoke solutions.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and CRM.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering sales

Manufacturing/industrial solutions

Negotiation & relationship building

Job description

up to £45,000 + Uncapped Bonus + Company Car

Bolton | UK & International Travel

Help engineering businesses solve complex sourcing and supply chain challenges.

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing international business that partners with engineering and manufacturing companies to source products globally, improve quality, reduce costs and simplify complex procurement.

This is a consultative business development role where you'll build relationships with engineering and procurement leaders, identify new commercial opportunities and develop tailored supply chain solutions.

If you enjoy opening doors, solving problems and winning long-term partnerships rather than simply selling products, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop new business across engineering and manufacturing sectors.
• Build relationships with Engineering, Operations and Procurement leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve customers' global sourcing and supply chains.
• Deliver consultative, solution-led sales presentations.
• Manage opportunities from first meeting through to contract award.
• Develop strategic partnerships and new market opportunities.
• Work closely with technical and sourcing teams to deliver bespoke solutions.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and CRM.

About You

You'll probably have experience in:

• Technical or engineering sales
• Manufacturing or industrial solutions
• Supply chain or procurement services
• Engineering components or industrial distribution

You'll also have:

• A proven track record of winning new business.
• Strong consultative selling skills.
• Excellent relationship-building ability.
• Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills.
• Confidence working with senior decision-makers.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a collaborative, ambitious business where you'll sell genuine value-not commodities.

You'll help engineering clients overcome procurement, quality and international supply chain challenges while building long-term commercial relationships.