Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Manager / Sales Engineer
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 Basic salary plus benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Manager / Sales Engineer to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business during a major phase of growth.

The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineered and manufactured solutions to customers operating in motorsport, aerospace, automotive and other high-performance engineering sectors.

Due to continued success across both existing and emerging markets, the business is looking to appoint a commercially driven technical sales professional to help drive new customer acquisition, develop strategic relationships and support the company’s ambitious growth plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with engineering-led customers, complex manufacturing projects and technically advanced products.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities and developing relationships with organisations that require high-specification manufactured components and engineered products.

You will manage the full sales process from initial prospect engagement through to order placement, working closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify and engage new prospects, customers and manufacturing projects
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline and opportunity forecast
• Manage the full B2B sales lifecycle from initial contact through to order placement
• Build strong relationships with engineering teams, procurement and senior stakeholders
• Manage key customer accounts and ongoing commercial relationships
• Work closely with internal engineering, production and project teams
• Ensure smooth handover from sales into project delivery
• Monitor market activity and identify new growth opportunities
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities

About You

We are looking for a commercially focused professional with experience selling manufactured or engineered products into demanding engineering sectors.

You may currently be working as a:

• Business Development Manager
• Technical Sales Manager
• Sales Engineer
• Technical Sales Engineer
• Engineering Sales Manager
• Key Account Manager
• Commercial Manager

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in technical sales, engineering sales or manufacturing sales
• Experience selling manufactured products, engineered components or technical solutions
• Experience working with customers in motorsport, aerospace, automotive or advanced engineering sectors
• Strong ability to manage complex B2B sales processes
• Experience building long-term customer and account relationships
• Strong communication and commercial negotiation skills

Desirable

• Experience selling low-volume, high-specification manufactured products
• Background working with precision engineering, specialist manufacturing or bespoke engineered components
• Experience working with prototype, development or performance-focused engineering environments

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
• Bonus & Car Allowance
• Early finish every Friday 
• Join the business during an exciting period of growth
• Opportunity to influence the future commercial development of the company
• Work closely with a highly experienced engineering and manufacturing team

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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