Business Development Manager
Location: (Coalisland)Salary: £75,000 + 1% Commission on New BusinessBenefits: Company Car & Phone
Working Hours: Mon – Thurs – 8am – 5pm Fri – 8am – 2pm
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business in a senior leadership capacity.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will drive revenue growth through the development and execution of the company’s sales strategy, while leading the Sales & Marketing team and expanding into new markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with strong technical awareness and a background in engineering or manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a clear business development and sales strategy aligned with growth objectives
- Lead, coach, and manage the Sales Team to deliver on targets and drive continuous improvement
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across targeted sectors and geographic markets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and OEM clients
- Manage the full sales lifecycle from enquiry through to order placement
- Work closely with internal technical and production teams to deliver tailored solutions
- Oversee marketing activities, including branding, communications, and industry events
- Prepare and present professional proposals and presentations to clients
- Ensure all sales activity is commercially viable and within agreed budgets
- Contribute to overall company strategy as part of the senior leadership team
About You
- Proven experience in a senior business development or sales leadership role within manufacturing or engineering
- Demonstrated track record of delivering sustained revenue growth
- Experience working with OEM customers and complex engineered products
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer needs and profitability
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
- Self-motivated and results-driven with a strategic mindset
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong understanding of engineering principles
- Experience within quarrying, agricultural, or waste machinery sectors (advantageous)
- Experience developing international markets
- Proven success delivering both individual and team targets
- Experience creating and executing sales strategies within engineering/manufacturing
- Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, production, and finance teams
- Willingness to travel as required
- Full, clean driving licence
- Proficient in standard business IT systems
What’s on Offer
- £75,000 base salary
- 1% commission on all new business secured
- Company car and phone
- Senior leadership role with real influence on business growth
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
Skills:engineering manufacturing business development manager sales
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