Business Development Manager

Visum Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a manufacturer within the Fluid Power industry, who are seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role of the Business Development Manager will be to develop new business opportunities and grow existing customer relationships across the East Anglia region. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth through traditional business development activity, targeting customers within the hydraulics sector and wider industrial markets.

Business Development Manager Job Overview

• Drive business growth by identifying and converting new and existing sales opportunities.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline, focusing on both existing accounts and new market opportunities.
• Take a proactive approach to business development, generating new revenue across the territory.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Represent the business professionally at client meetings and industry events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align customer needs with service offerings.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for growth.
• Manage and update sales activity and pipeline through CRM systems, ensuring accurate reporting.

Business Development Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience in B2B technical or industrial sales background within hydraulics or fluid power is essential.
• Experience within similar companies such as fluid power distributors or hose specialists would be advantageous.
• Full UK Drivers licence
• Roughly based within an hour of Norwich

Business Development Manager Salary and Benefits

• Salary circa £45,000
• Company car (electric or hybrid options available)
• 11% pension (3.5% employee contribution, 7.5% employer contribution)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Working hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Company phone and laptop

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