Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: UK (Hybrid/Field-Based)

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance

A leading UK engineering business specialising in rotating equipment and electrical machine solutions is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support its next phase of growth.

Working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, you will play a key role in developing new business opportunities, identifying strategic markets, and expanding relationships across the power generation, industrial, utilities, marine, rail, and heavy engineering sectors.

The Role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK and Internationally.
• Build and manage relationships with OEMs, end users, EPCs and service providers.
• Work closely with the CCO to develop and execute the company’s commercial growth strategy.
• Generate and manage a strong sales pipeline from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Conduct customer visits, deliver technical presentations and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings.

About You

• Proven business development or technical sales within the manufacturing sector
• Experience within rotating equipment, motors, generators, power generation, electrical engineering, or a related engineering sector desirable but not essential
• Strong track record of winning new business and developing long-term customer relationships.
• Commercially driven with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable engaging with engineering managers, procurement teams and senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative leadership team.

Package

• £50,000–£60,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Ongoing career development
• Opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team and play a key role in the company’s continued growth.

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