Business Development Manager

On-Target-Earnings: circa £65,000 pa
Base Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 pa
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Office-Based with travel across the UK and overseas)

To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate proven technical sales experience within an engineering or machinery manufacturing and supply environment.

Join an established and growing engineering company renowned for designing and building innovative machinery solutions. Their expertise spans various sectors, and they pride themselves on delivering high-quality equipment and services to clients both in the UK and internationally.

The Role: 

This thriving business is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager/Sales Manager to drive new machinery sales and expand their aftermarket revenue, including spare parts and refurbishments. This pivotal role offers a blend of office-based responsibilities in Leeds and travel across the UK and overseas to engage with clients and explore new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the UK and international markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Present and demonstrate machinery and services to clients, highlighting the benefits and technical specifications.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales deals to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and challenges.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in machinery or equipment sales within the manufacturing industry, or technical engineering sales.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to articulate complex machinery solutions to clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas.
• A proactive approach to developing business and a keen interest in career advancement.
• You may currently hold the job title of BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Engineer etc.

What’s on Offer:

• Basic salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum.
• Attractive On-Target-Earnings (OTE) potential of £65,000 per annum.
• Great opportunities for career development and advancement within a growing company.