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Northampton
£40k - 50k per year + Car + Bonus
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that combines technical expertise, customer engagement, and international travel? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering company operating in a niche, high-performance market. As a Business Development Manager (BDM), you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth across key global markets while working on cutting-edge projects in aerospace, defence, energy, automotive, and advanced R&D industries. With flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary package, and the chance to represent innovative solutions worldwide, this is a role that promises both personal and professional growth.
What You Will Do:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across targeted sectors and regions.
- Manage and nurture key customer accounts, building long-term relationships at engineering and management levels.
- Collaborate closely with internal engineering and project teams to define customer requirements and propose tailored technical solutions.
- Prepare and follow up on commercial offers, tenders, and technical proposals.
- Support and coordinate with international agents and partners to expand market reach.
- Represent the company at industry exhibitions, conferences, and customer meetings, ensuring a strong presence in the market.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales.
- A background in engineering, industrial equipment, test systems, or instrumentation.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage long sales cycles.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to explain complex technical solutions.
- A willingness to travel regularly, including UK, European, and occasional long-haul trips.
In this role, you'll not only drive growth but also contribute to the company's mission of solving complex engineering challenges through collaboration and innovation. By partnering with some of the world's most advanced organisations, you'll be at the forefront of delivering bespoke solutions that make a tangible difference across industries.
Interested?:
If you're a motivated and technically minded professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic and growing company, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now to become a Business Development Manager (BDM) and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career!

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.
Baden-Baden
Very Good € salary and bonus
Permanent
Hybrid
Regional Service Manager DACH (Automotive)
We are working on behalf of a globally recognised automotive brand to recruit a Regional Service Manager who will be responsible for all aspects of the after sales functions including product feedback, warranty management, training technical staff in the dealerships, supporting channel partners for all aftersales functions, ensuring customer satisfaction and growing the spare parts business within the DACH region.
Ideally based in the SW of Germany (potentially near Baden-Baden) - or on a remote working basis, the Regional Service Manager will report to the Regional Manager - DACH and will be responsible for executing the after-sales business strategy roadmap across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Key responsibilities will include:
Regional After Sales Operations
- Manage the country's after sales operation through team members to ensure the dealer network is supported and guided on dealer profitability, service success, spare parts operations, training, managing customer feedback / complaints, providing product feedback and market action / countermeasure implementation, managing warranty claim administration & reimbursement, complete dealership assessments and evaluate dealer's after sales processes - all with a focus on total customer satisfaction.
- Support distributors in Switzerland and Austria for spare parts providing product feedback, service training, market actions, warranty claim administration & reimbursement, customer complaint management etc.
- Be aware and report on competitor activity, sharing good practice and aftermarket intelligence.
Dealer After Sales Network Management
- Complete dealership assessments, evaluating dealers after sales processes with a focus on total customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that the dealers maintain their profitability by covering various aspects of business-like-service vehicle reporting, spare parts operations, warranty operations etc.
- Ensure dealer's service infrastructure are in line with company standards and are ready for new product launches.
- Analyse channel partner's performance identifying areas for improvement as well as to devise and implement strategies to improve channel partners performance.
- Implement and maintain service standards, monitoring their effectiveness.
Product Concern Resolution, Product Quality and Warranty Administration
- Monitor field issues and reporting back into the organisation.
- Monitor customer complaints and quality issues, working towards problem resolution.
- Capture 'the voice of customers' through surveys and implementing customer feedback as well as recommending desired factory modifications to the bikes.
- Execute aftermarket/service campaigns from within the company and in line with strategic plans.
- Manage warranty administration and reimbursement / failed part inspection at dealers' facility and through technical managers.
Training and Manpower Development
- Identify training needs and ensure the dealer network is sufficiently trained.
- Train on new models providing refresher courses to dealers as launch plans.
- Ensure the availability of trained manpower in all service outlets and dealers.
- Conduct competency tests to identify training needs of channel partner personnel.
- Implement best practices amongst the channel partners to constantly improve workshop operations and report back to the factory for results and course correction.
Service Network management
- In-use bike mapping to support channel partners in identifying service network expansion.
To support this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience in managing aftermarket functions in the two wheel / automotive industry with experience in countrywide/DACH dealer sales & service.
- A complete understanding of dealership/distributor operations in the areas of service, parts & accessories and warranty.
- Speak German and English.
- A suitable degree in either a technical or commercial subject.
- A motorcycle licence A1 and be a frequent rider.
- A brilliant track record of leading, driving and developing teams.
- Understand the motorcycle market including relevant government agencies as well as EU standards and relating legislation.
- The ability to travel and support market direct 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.
Milwaukee
Competitive salary and bonus
Permanent
On Site
Inside Sales Manager - Motorcycles - North America
Our client is a globally recognised motorcycle brand with real heritage in the UK and internationally. In supporting and further developing their active position within the North America motorcycle sector, we are seeking a NEW Inside Sales Manager who will be part of the International Business team (America) within this Global Commercial Organisation.
The Inside Sales Manager is responsible for managing and improving the performance of a portfolio of lower-potential dealers through remote engagement (phone, email, video calls and webinars). The role drives sales of motorcycles, apparel and accessories; enforcing the organisations policies and operational standards and ensures seamless integration with the apparel & GMA teams as well as aftersales and marketing to deliver consistent dealer execution and target attainment. This position focuses on coaching, program adoption, order/forecast support, and performance reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Dealer portfolio management:
o Own a defined portfolio of lower-potential dealerships, act as the primary OEM contact for sales, apparel & accessories performance.
o Build and maintain strong relationships with dealer owners, GMs and sales leads via scheduled calls, email outreach, and virtual workshops.
- Sales target delivery & growth
o Drive achievement of monthly/quarterly sales targets across motorcycles, apparel and accessories for assigned dealers.
o Create tailored action plans (forecasting, merchandising, promotions, lead management) and track progress through reporting tools.
o Ensure proper credit limit (floorplan) for healthy operations.
- Virtual coaching & capability building
o Lead recurring virtual coaching sessions, product training, sales process refreshers, and role-play webinars to raise dealer selling effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
o Provide on-demand support for quoting, upsell strategies (accessories/apparel), and promotions execution.
- Program adoption & compliance
o Ensure dealers adhere to OEM policies, MAP policy, dealer environment standards, warranty/after-sales procedures and reporting requirements. Escalate non-compliance to Head of Sales.
- Cross-functional coordination
o Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, National Sales Manager, Apparel & GMA managers, After-Sales and Marketing to align initiatives.
- Performance reporting & insights
o Maintain weekly/monthly dashboards showing dealer sales vs target, conversion metrics, inventory & accessory sales rates; recommend/implement/follow-up corrective actions.
o Use data to prioritize interventions and present results to the Head of Sales.
- Dealer onboarding & development
o Support onboarding of new dealers (first 90-day plans), including basic systems setup, processes, and initial product/apparel merchandising inventory.
This internally focused role is essential to support our client's continuing growth of sales in North America for all their ranges of motorcycles, accessories and aftersales activities.
With a suitable Degree or Masters in, marketing or relating business/technical field; you will have/should be:
- Over 2-years' experience within a similar role and market - ideally automotive/motorcycles.
- Have a good understanding of the target audiences and customer behaviour / market demands.
- Where possible have a passion for motorcycling and experience of working with similar product/market groups.
Ideally based in Milwaukee, this role works alongside an existing North American team with growing sales. It also works closely with the overall global business. A great position working for an iconic brand.
Candidate who are interested in this role should be USA nationals.

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.
Manchester
£50k - 65k per year + car and commission
Permanent
Remote
Technical Export Sales Manager (EMEA / Europe)
International / Export / Distributor Sales
Fully Remote | Open to Europe-Based Candidates
Salary: Up to £65,000 basic + car allowance + bonus
A leading UK-based manufacturing business is recruiting a Technical Export Sales Manager / International Sales Manager / Export Business Development Manager to develop and grow its European distributor and end-user sales across EMEA.
This is a fully remote role, open to candidates based anywhere in Europe. The role is 100% European-focused from a customer perspective — there are no UK customers.
UK travel will be required for training, internal meetings, and company open days.
The Role – Export Sales & Business Development (Europe / EMEA)
As Technical Export Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving export sales growth, business development, and brand recognition across Europe.
The role will initially focus on Spain and Italy, with responsibility also covering Portugal, Netherlands and Denmark, and potential expansion into additional European territories.
You will work fully remotely from home, with:
- Regular European travel (approximately 7–10 days per month)
- Occasional UK travel to Head Office in the Midlands for training, meetings, and open days or once per week if you are local
Trips may involve multiple European countries per visit.
Key Responsibilities – Technical Export Sales Manager
- Achieve export sales targets and profitable growth across assigned European territories
- Manage and develop European distributors, resellers and key accounts
- Support distributors with end-user sales, application support and project wins
- Drive business development, pipeline creation and new market entry
- Respond proactively to inbound leads generated by strong marketing investment
- Deliver technical product demonstrations and recommend engineered solutions
- Build long-term, partnership-based distributor and customer relationships
- Support EMEA regional sales strategy and global commercial objectives
- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking and trend analysis
- Forecast sales, contribute to budgets and deliver management reporting
- Work closely with Product Management, Marketing, R&D and Senior Leadership
- Support new product launches, distributor training and European sales events
Strategic & Commercial Focus
- Build and execute a 5-year European business development strategy
- Identify and target high-value export and international sales opportunities
- Define best-fit technical solutions based on customer applications
- Ensure customer retention, account growth and territory expansion
- Close high-level projects with Commercial and R&D teams
Customers & Markets
- Distributors and resellers across Europe
- End users exclusively within Europe (factories, workshops, OEMs)
- No UK customers
About You – Skills & Experience
- Currently working as a Technical Export Sales Manager, International Sales Manager, EMEA Sales Manager or Export Business Development Manager
- Proven experience managing European distributor networks
- Background in technical, industrial, engineering or manufacturing sales
- Demonstrated success in export sales growth and new business development
- Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management ability
- Comfortable working fully remotely with regular European travel and occasional UK travel
- European language skills (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, etc.) advantageous but not essential
Package & Benefits
- Up to £65,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Fully remote / home-based role
- Open to candidates based anywhere in Europe
- Long-term career opportunity within an established international manufacturer

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.
Telford
£24.5k - 27.5k per year + OTE up to £45k
Permanent
On Site
Telemarketer
Telford | Full-time, Permanent | Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Salary: £24,500 – £27,500 per year
OTE: £35,000 – £45,000 (including commission and bonuses)
Are you confident on the phone, motivated by results, and looking for a role where your hard work is rewarded? We’re working with a well-established business experiencing strong growth, and they’re looking for driven Telemarketers to join their expanding Telford team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships, and achieving tangible results. Whether you’re an experienced sales, telesales, business development, telemarketing or account management professional, you’ll receive full training, ongoing coaching, and all the tools you need to succeed.
The Telemarketer Role:
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Contact SME business customers across the UK to generate leads and book qualified appointments for field sales consultants
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Build rapport quickly and manage a strong pipeline of potential clients
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Confidently communicate product benefits and handle objections professionally
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Achieve personal and team sales targets while delivering excellent customer service
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Maintain accurate CRM records and follow up on warm leads
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous Sales expereince is essential.
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Confident, engaging communicator with a natural telephone manner
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Motivated, resilient, and target-driven personality
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Strong influencing skills with a consultative approach
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Positive attitude, competitive spirit, and a passion for success
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission (realistic OTE £35,000–£45,000)
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Comprehensive training and career development
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Private medical insurance
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Company pension scheme
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Free on-site parking
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Regular incentives, team events, and a supportive working environment
If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level with a company that values ambition and rewards results, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey towards a genuinely rewarding future.
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.
Telford
£45k per year + bonus
Permanent
On Site
Estimator
Location: Telford
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly respected engineering company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services a global client base.
This position would suit an experienced individual from a heavy industrial background, either in estimating or in technical sales, who is looking for a stable, office-based role. The role is ideal for someone who has built their expertise through hands-on experience and is confident working on varied and often technically complex project enquiries.
The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for supporting the sales team by preparing timely, accurate, and commercially sound cost estimates for bespoke mechanical systems and services. Candidates must be able to work from limited client information or basic engineering drawings and still produce reliable, high-level estimates, sometimes for large or short-lead time projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Receive and review RFQs (Requests for Quotation) from the sales team for a range of custom mechanical systems and services.
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Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to determine appropriate technical solutions and translate these into cost estimates.
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Interpret and work from limited client information, including basic engineering drawings and outline specifications.
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Identify and obtain costs for materials, subcontracted services, components, and consumables.
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Build and present clear cost models and support the commercial proposal process.
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Assist in bid clarification meetings or technical discussions with customers.
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Contribute to sales order administration and contract review activities as needed.
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Liaise internally across sales, engineering, and project management functions to ensure estimates reflect realistic technical and commercial assumptions.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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This role would suit a seasoned Estimator or Sales Engineer with a background in heavy engineering, mechanical systems, or industrial machinery.
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You may have previously worked in a client-facing sales role and are now seeking a move to an office-based position with more focus on technical estimating.
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You must be able to work independently, manage time effectively, and have confidence in your ability to estimate accurately from limited information.
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You should be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop cost models based on materials, labour, and third-party inputs.
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Confidence in interpreting technical drawings.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with real industry experience who wants to be part of a specialist team working on technically interesting and globally distributed projects. The role offers the chance to use your practical knowledge in a more structured, office-based environment without losing the challenge of complex project work.
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.