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Business Development Manager - EDM - Aerospace/IGT (remote working - mid / eastern / northern states)

Following continued growth of our privately owned Client in the US and North American aerospace and IGT (industrial gas turbine) manufacturing sectors in particular, we are seeking a remotely based Business Development Manager to support the further delivery of sales of their EDM graphite and consumable products particularly into these sectors. This is a consultative sales approach and knowledge of graphite/EDM and aerospace/IGT is required.

As a dedicated sales professional ideally having experience in EDM / graphite, the role will be targeted on further growth with new and existing clients across these sectors. The Business Development Manager will represent the full product range from fully manufactured graphite parts to EDM consumables and wire. A background in CNC manufacturing & consumable sales would be considered.

Supported by product and process training where required, the Business Development Manager will be required to manage workloads, key account engagement and customer demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Having a core focus on new customer identification and engagement.
• Support the management of existing relationships to develop further sales and programme inclusion.
• Work closely with the US General Manager to support sales development and strategy deployment.
• Manage your territory through meeting with customers and attending relating events and trade shows.
• Support and deliver accurate market growth.
• Maintain and contribute to the existing CRM.
• Following up on leads and quotations.
• Maintain visit logs and submit regular reports.
• Work in a process driven and professional approach.

The successful applicant will:

• Be self-motivated, tenacious, confident and results orientated.
• Have a full, clean US driving licence and be able to travel as required.
• Be able to work on their own initiative.
• Be comfortable in discussing commercial arrangements and negotiating, as well as dealing with objections.
• Have a suitable technical background and ideally a degree level education, candidates should preferably have a background in, or some knowledge of EDM or Graphite.
• Be able to manage relationships.

Our client is a UK based and privately owned business with over 50 year's experience. Their US office and warehouse is based in Virginia and this role is to support a realistic mid / northern / eastern States engagement.

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.

Technical Sales Engineer (Fixturing / Tooling / Protoypes)

Working on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing Group, we are seeking a NEW Technical Sales Engineer to develop and deliver new sales for their tooling and fixturing division in Birmingham.

Reporting to the Sales Director and having close interaction with the manufacturing site and existing engineering/operations team, the Technical Sales Engineer will be targeted at delivering sales growth for smaller volume complex fixturing, machine tools, robotic handling tools, dies and other similar bespoke and technically strong requirements.

This privately-owned organisation has a comprehensive technology group behind it and works across a range of sectors including automotive and motorsport. However, this role is focused across all potential industry opportunities.

Simply, the role will be targeted on:

• New sales growth through existing knowledge and contact base combined with a proactive sales approach
• Supporting the estimating and bid process working alongside the engineering and operations team
• Managing commercial discussions and the securing of new work
• Managing clients to support future sales growth opportunities
• Representing the company in the market, attending trade shows as required to develop further successful relationships

• Acting as the focal point for internal and customer queries on a day-to-day basis, managing and updating commercial processes ensuring fit for purpose.

To support this role, you should be/have:

• Ideally degree or minimum HND qualified in engineering
• An ability to discuss and provide engineering solutions with customers - engineer to engineer
• Significant exposure to technical selling of engineered solutions within environments such as robotics, automation, sub-con machining, fixturing etc...
• Overall experience within manufacturing with knowledge of key processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, welding etc...
• Experience of negotiating with customers and suppliers, with excellent influencing and communication skills
• Experience strengthening business relations with customers and industry

Ideally site based in the Midlands and working within the field as required, this 'hunting' type role is working with an organisation which has a real passion for quality, long term relationships and sharing their expertise. However, the role is focused on new sales growth and therefore a proactive approach is required.

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.

360 Recruitment Consultant

Locations: Stourbridge, Edgmond, Worcester or Warwick

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Sectors: Engineering / Technical / Commercial

We are seeking confident and commercially minded 360 Recruitment Consultants to join our growing engineering and technical recruitment teams. This role involves managing the entire recruitment process from business development and client relationship management through to sourcing, interviewing and placing candidates across a range of engineering and technical disciplines.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with clients and candidates while delivering high-quality recruitment solutions within sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, industrial, and technical services.

Key Responsibilities

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Generate leads and convert opportunities into sales.
• Build and develop new client relationships.
• Upsell and cross-sell complementary recruitment services.
• Negotiate terms of business and fee agreements.
• Identify and qualify target clients aligned with business growth strategies.
• Attend client meetings and prepare written proposals.
• Work towards agreed KPIs and revenue targets.
• Deliver Contract recruitment solutions while managing client and candidate expectations.
• Source suitable candidates through:
  • Job adverts
  • Online platforms and social media
  • Internal databases
  • Professional networks
• Interview and assess candidates for suitability.
• Attend networking events and exhibitions to promote the Jonathan Lee brand.

Skills & Experience Required

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven recruitment placement success within:
  • Technical
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • or associated commercial functions such as Purchasing or Sales  
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• A proven ability to generate and grow pipeline revenue.
• Competitive drive and determination to achieve KPIs and performance targets.

About the Role

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity offering genuine career progression and growth potential for the right individual.

For over 45 years, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has delivered recruitment and associated services to clients across:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Defence & Aviation
• General Engineering
• Energy
• FMCG

We pride ourselves on maintaining a highly experienced, professional team and fostering a culture built around:

• Quality
• Service Excellence
• Teamwork
• Social Responsibility

We are looking for individuals who share these values while bringing their own skills, knowledge and experience to the business.

Benefits

In return, Jonathan Lee Recruitment offers:

• Competitive Salary (dependant on experience)  
• Pension Scheme
• Commission / Bonus Structure
• Car Allowance
• Flexible/Hybrid Working

For more details or an exploratory chat please call Grant Nisbet on 01384 446115 or email grant.nisbet@jonlee.co.uk

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.

Proposals Engineer

Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:45, Fri 08:00–12:00

Deliver commercially smart proposals for world‑class engineered systems!

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Proposals Engineer to join the team at the Telford site.

The business delivers high‑performance engineered solutions to a global customer base, supporting markets including:

• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Saturation Diving
• Deep Water Lifting
• Power & Telecoms Cable Lay
• Naval Ships & Submarines
• Seismic Exploration & Oceanographic Research
• Renewables

The company continues to grow commercially and invest in people, systems and long‑term capability.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £40,000, rising to £45,000 for an exceptional candidate
• Good level of health cover
• Enhanced pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent work‑life balance with a midday finish every Friday
• Opportunity to join a stable, forward‑thinking engineering business working on technically advanced projects

This Role Would Suit Candidates Working As:

Proposals Engineer, Applications Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Bid Manager, Proposals Manager, Commercial Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Engineer, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Tender Engineer, Applications & Proposals Engineer

The Role:

Reporting into the sales function, you will play a key role in supporting customer project enquiries by developing accurate, competitive and technically sound proposals. This is a varied role that combines mechanical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, working closely with sales, engineering and customers throughout the full bid lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review RFQs and interpret customer requirements
• Develop technical solutions with engineering teams
• Select equipment and source costs for materials/services
• Prepare accurate, costed proposals and quotations
• Ensure bids are delivered on time and within budget
• Support customer meetings, contract handover, and project coordination
• Assist with sales admin and identify new opportunities

Essential criteria:

• 5+ years’ experience in proposals/tendering or sales engineering
• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Background in heavy/complex engineered systems or machine build
• Experience producing technical, costed proposals
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Inventor preferred
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and customer-focused

Apply Now!

If you are a skilled Proposals Engineer with experience in tendering, quotations or applications engineering and are seeking a role where you can influence bid success and support engineered solutions for global markets, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Agricultural Sales Executive – Agri-Tech | Hybrid Working

Shropshire (2 days office / 3 days remote)
£26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus & Commission, OTE £40k+

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven individual to join a growing business within the Agri-Tech sector as an Agricultural Sales Executive.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in farming, agriculture, livestock, or rural industries who is looking to combine their agricultural knowledge with a rewarding career in sales.

You’ll be speaking directly with farmers and agricultural businesses across the UK, helping them identify solutions that improve efficiency, save time, and support day-to-day farm management. This is a consultative sales role where relationship building, communication skills, and industry understanding are key.

Importantly, this is not a cold-calling role. All outreach is made to warm leads and existing enquiries, meaning you’ll be speaking with customers who already have an interest in the product or service. The role is highly phone-based, however, and you should be comfortable making up to 80 outbound calls per day in a fast-paced sales environment.

The salary on offer ranges from £26,000 to £32,000 depending on experience, with the higher end aimed at candidates who can demonstrate both strong sales capability and solid agricultural or farming experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contacting and engaging with warm leads and agricultural businesses across the UK
• Managing a high-volume sales pipeline with up to 80 outbound calls per day
• Converting inbound and outbound enquiries into new customers
• Delivering a consultative sales approach and identifying customer needs
• Building strong long-term relationships with customers within the farming sector
• Achieving sales targets, KPIs, and revenue goals
• Supporting customer onboarding and product adoption
• Providing excellent customer service throughout the sales journey
• Attending agricultural events and farming shows when required
• Working closely with the wider sales and customer support teams

About You

• Previous experience within farming, agriculture, livestock, dairy, beef, sheep, or rural sectors is ESSENTIAL
• Sales, telesales, customer service, or account management experience would be advantageous
• Comfortable working in a high-volume outbound calling environment
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Commercially aware and motivated by targets and earning potential
• Passionate about the agricultural industry and supporting farmers
• Comfortable using technology and CRM systems
• Self-motivated, organised, and proactive in your approach
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What’s on Offer?

• Salary £26,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Full product and sales training provided
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work within the growing Agri-Tech sector

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with agricultural or farming experience to move into a commercially focused role within a growing and innovative sector.

If you enjoy speaking with people, building relationships, and want to use your farming knowledge in a rewarding sales environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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.