Basic salary up to £50,000 per annum + quarterly bonus
Rural location between Daventry & Northampton - hybrid
Monday to Friday - 39 hours per week - 12.30pm finish Friday
Permanent
Our client, a specialist Engineering manufacturer based between Daventry and Northampton, is recruiting for a permanent Business Development Manager. Our clients products include bespoke torque measurement systems, instrumented couplings and driveline solutions, installed and used at some of the world's most advanced companies in aerospace, defence, energy, automotive and advanced R&D.
The Role:
In the position of Business Development Manager you will drive growth across key global markets. This role is ideal for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys long sales cycles, consultative selling and working closely with engineering teams. This position will have responsibility for developing business across the UK and European markets, with a strong emphasis on customer engagement through regular travel.
You will be responsible for prospecting & developing new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, and supporting a global network of customers, partners, and agents.
Benefits:
Performance related bonus paid quarterly
Company car / car allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical scheme
Death in service
Income protection benefits
Contributory pension scheme
Job Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new business opportunities across targeted sectors and regions.
Manage and grow key customer accounts, building long-term relationships at engineering and management level.
Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to define customer requirements and propose technical solutions.
Prepare and follow up commercial offers, tenders, and technical proposals.
Support and coordinate with international agents and partners where applicable.
Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and industry events.
Provide market feedback to support product development, strategic planning, and identification of new product opportunities as they arise.Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales.
Background in engineering, industrial equipment, test systems, or instrumentation.
Experience in aerospace, turbomachinery, defence, power generation or automotive testing.
Knowledge of torque measurement, couplings, driveline systems, or dynamometers.
Comfortable working internationally and managing long sales cycles.
Willing to travel between 30% to 50% - predominantly within the UK with some overnight stops. Please apply with a copy of your CV in the first instance
INDKM
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year