Agricultural Sales Executive 

Hybrid Working 
£26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus & Commission (OTE £40,000+)

We are seeking an Agricultural Sales Executive to join a rapidly growing Agri-Tech business. This opportunity is specifically suited to individuals with a genuine farming or agricultural background who can confidently engage with farmers and agricultural businesses through shared industry knowledge and experience.

Whether your experience comes from livestock production, dairy, beef, sheep, arable farming, agricultural services, or the wider rural sector, your understanding of modern farming practices will be essential to success in this role.

Working with warm leads and existing enquiries, you will speak directly with farmers across the UK, helping them identify practical solutions that improve productivity, streamline farm operations, and support day to day business management. Your ability to understand the challenges faced by farmers and communicate effectively within the agricultural community will be a key advantage.

This is a consultative sales role focused on building relationships and delivering value rather than hard selling. While there is no cold calling, the role is highly phone based and requires confidence in managing a busy sales pipeline, with up to 80 outbound calls per day.

The salary range is £26,000–£32,000 depending on experience, with higher salaries available for candidates who can demonstrate both proven commercial ability and strong agricultural expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with warm leads and qualified enquiries from farmers and agricultural businesses throughout the UK
• Manage a high-volume sales pipeline and maintain regular customer contact
• Make up to 80 outbound calls per day to prospective and existing customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions
• Build strong, long-term relationships within the farming community
• Convert enquiries into sales while delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Achieve agreed sales targets, KPIs, and revenue objectives
• Support customers through onboarding and product implementation
• Attend agricultural events, trade shows, and industry exhibitions when required
• Collaborate closely with internal sales and customer support teams

Essential Requirements

Agricultural or farming knowledge is a non-negotiable requirement for this position.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate practical experience or a strong background within one or more of the following:

• Farming
• Livestock production
• Dairy farming
• Beef or sheep enterprises
• Arable farming
• Agricultural contracting
• Agricultural supplies or services
• Rural business operations

You should be comfortable discussing farming challenges, agricultural processes, and day to day farm management with customers and be able to build credibility through your industry understanding.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous sales, telesales, account management, or customer-facing experience would be beneficial
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Commercially minded with a strong desire to succeed
• Passion for the agricultural industry and supporting UK farmers
• Confident using CRM systems and technology platforms
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£32,000 depending on experience
• Uncapped bonus and commission structure
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Full product and sales training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work within an innovative and expanding Agri-Tech business

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on agricultural experience who wants to utilise their farming knowledge in a commercial role. If you understand the realities of modern farming, enjoy building relationships, and want to help farmers adopt solutions that make a genuine difference to their businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your agricultural or farming experience, as applications without relevant agricultural knowledge will not be considered.

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.

Business Development Manager – CNC Machine Tools (Field Sales, East Anglia)
£45,000 – £50,000 Basic + Uncapped OTE £120,000 – £125,000 + High-Spec Company Car + Benefits

Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a background in CNC machinery, machine tools, or industrial automation? Do you prefer a consultative, solution-led sales approach rather than quick wins? If you’re looking for a long-term career with stability, progression, and high earning potential, this could be the role for you.

We’re hiring a Business Development Manager to cover East Anglia, representing a well-established and growing player in the CNC machine tools and automation sector. This is a field-based role focused on building lasting relationships, understanding complex customer needs, and delivering tailored engineering solutions.

What’s in It for You?

• £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE £125,000 PA
• High spec company car
• Strong support from technical and applications teams
• Opportunity to represent a respected brand in the CNC and machine tools market
• A business that values long-term careers, not short-term sales fixes

The Role – Technical Sales with a Consultative Edge

You’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with customers across manufacturing and engineering environments to recommend the right CNC machinery, machine tool solutions, and automation systems.

You’ll:

• Develop new business opportunities while managing and growing existing key accounts
• Take a consultative sales approach, identifying customer challenges and matching them with the right technical solutions
• Work with a broad portfolio including CNC machines, automation solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers across engineering, production, and procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a field sales territory across East Anglia, covering new and existing clients
• Generate and qualify leads via cold calling, client visits, networking, and social media (LinkedIn, industry platforms)
• Deliver technical sales presentations and proposals tailored to customer requirements
• Maintain accurate pipeline and opportunity tracking using HubSpot CRM
• Collaborate with internal technical, applications, and commercial teams to develop winning proposals
• Provide sales forecasts, reports, and quarterly presentations to senior leadership
• Attend customer events, exhibitions, and partner/OEM visits (including occasional international travel)
• Build strong knowledge of CNC machining, machine tools, and manufacturing processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re specifically looking for individuals who value longevity, stability, and career growth.

• Proven experience in technical sales / field sales / business development
• Background in machine tools, CNC machinery, cutting tools, or industrial automation
• Strong consultative selling skills – able to understand and solve complex engineering challenges
• A track record of building long-term client relationships and repeat business
• Self-motivated, professional, and comfortable working in a field-based role

Why Join?

This is a company that invests in its people and products. You’ll be part of a team where technical expertise, consultative selling, and relationship building are genuinely valued. If you’re looking to build a stable, high-earning career in machine tool sales, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Apply now if you’re ready to take ownership of a thriving territory and build a long-term future in technical sales within the CNC machine tools sector.

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.

Business Development Manager (Recruitment)

Location: Stourbridge (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Focus on Winning New Clients. Leave Delivery to the Experts.

Are you a successful recruiter who loves winning new business but spends too much time managing the delivery process?

Or perhaps you're already working in a recruitment business development role and looking for an opportunity where you can focus on building relationships, opening doors, and driving growth, supported by an established recruitment team?

At Jonathan Lee Recruitment, we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth.

This is not a traditional 360 recruitment role.

You'll be supported by experienced delivery teams across multiple sectors, allowing you to focus on what you do best – developing client relationships, creating opportunities, and securing new business.

Why Join Us?

For close to 50 years, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has built a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across engineering, manufacturing, technology, professional services, and executive search.

You'll be joining a business with:

• A recognised and respected brand
• Established delivery capability across multiple sectors
• Long-standing client relationships and PSL agreements
• Strong marketing and operational support
• A collaborative culture focused on long-term success
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth

Most importantly, you'll have the freedom to focus on generating opportunities and developing relationships, rather than balancing every aspect of the recruitment lifecycle.

The Opportunity

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and securing new clients across our target markets.

You will proactively develop new business opportunities, build relationships with decision-makers, and position Jonathan Lee Recruitment as a trusted recruitment partner capable of delivering both permanent and contract recruitment solutions.

Working closely with our sales and operational teams, you will ensure new opportunities are converted into successful long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and engage prospective clients through proactive business development activity.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Arrange and attend client meetings, both virtually and face-to-face.
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision-makers.
• Generate opportunities for both permanent and contract recruitment services.
• Present and promote Jonathan Lee Recruitment's capabilities and sector expertise.
• Secure new client partnerships, PSL agreements, and preferred supplier arrangements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and convert opportunities into long-term business relationships.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure successful onboarding and vacancy management.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within new and existing accounts.
• Represent the business at networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting.
• Provide market insight and recruitment advice to prospective clients.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from individuals who have a proven track record of developing recruitment business and building lasting client relationships.

You may currently be:

• A successful 360 Recruitment Consultant looking to focus more on client development and business growth.
• A Business Development Manager within the recruitment sector.
• A Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong track record of winning new clients.
• A Recruitment Team Leader or Manager who enjoys commercial activity and relationship building.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Previous recruitment industry experience.
• A proven track record of winning new business and generating revenue.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence presenting to and influencing decision-makers.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.

What Success Looks Like

• Securing new client relationships and revenue streams.
• Building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Converting business development activity into recruitment assignments.
• Supporting sustainable business growth.
• Becoming a trusted advisor to clients within your market.

Interested?

If you're ambitious, commercially driven, and enjoy building relationships that create long-term success, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a business where your focus can be on winning opportunities, developing partnerships, and driving growth, while being supported by experienced recruitment professionals who help deliver outstanding results.

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.

Sales Director - EMS

Our client is a scaling, private equity-backed group targeting further significant growth across their multi-site locations which manufactures, assembles and supplies EMS, Electronics, Cables and PCB products to a range of industries. To support their continued successful growth, they are seeking a NEW Sales Director who will be responsible for leading and delivering the Group's expansion further, specifically into the UK and European aerospace and defence sectors.

Based on their existing UK manufacturing capabilities and activity in these sectors, the role will carry full accountability for growth in these arenas with a particular focus on EMS - Electronic Manufacturing Services. This role will include commercial sales leadership, pipeline development, forecasting discipline, performance management and execution of a strategic and practical growth plan.

Having a full understanding of EMS and the opportunities within aerospace and defence, the Sales Director will:

-    Provide the organisation with a strategic plan to expand on existing relationships as well identify and target new

-    Actively promote the company to generate sales growth

-    Own the company commercial structure and activity

-    Work with the organisation to align their internal capabilities to support customer requirements and growth opportunities

-    Work with the internal marketing resource to promote actively and successfully within these markets

-    Manage existing client relationships to maximise return.

-    Lead the direct sales engagement with customers, completing all commercial activity to support successful relationship growth

-    Develops our clients position further within these global sectors

Specifically, suitable candidates should have a working experience range of EMS and electronic manufacturing and also understand the routes to these markets/applications. Wherever possible, candidates should have existing knowledge of suitable customers and market entry points as well as have the overall programme and supply chain awareness to identify and explore and develop these markets further.

Reporting to the CEO and having close connectivity with the Group sites, the successful candidate will bring additional experience of working in a manufacturing and EMS environment. They will be focused on profitable success.

Hybrid working in the UK/Europe and be able to support frequent travel and team/organisation/market engagement, suitable candidates should have similar experience in strategic commercial leadership as well as delivering revenue growth within a relating product/technical environment.

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.

Business Development Manager - Technology / Drives

Our client is a world leader in axial flux electric motor technology, delivering exceptional power density, efficiency, and compact packaging for high-performance applications. To support further growth and application / sector diversification, we are seeking a new hybrid-based Business Development Manager to support further growth across non-automotive, engineering services and R&D environments in particular – this is a “hunting” role and requires a direct business development approach.

Primarily based in central/southern England and with a strong emphasis on deep customer research, opportunity origination and strategic new business acquisition, the Business Development Manager will centre on intelligence led business development. You will systematically research, prioritise and penetrate target customers, building new relationships based on technical insight and engineering credibility.

Converting research into actionable pipeline opportunities and position our client as a strategic propulsion partner early in program development cycles, responsibilities include:

• Initiate new OEM relationships through highly tailored, insight driven outreach
• Engage engineering and advanced development teams before formal RFQ stages
• Challenge incumbent Tier 1 suppliers and in house motor programs with data led positioning
• Lead exploratory technical commercial meetings
• Convert early engagement into formal RFI/RFQ’s
• Targeting customers precisely
• Articulate the technical and commercial benefits of our clients’ products at an application level
• Quantify performance advantages (mass, packaging, efficiency, thermal capability)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to shape feasibility discussions
• Develop compelling, architecture level value propositions
• Position our client as a strategic propulsion partner rather than a component supplier
• Conduct deep analysis of OEM electrification strategies, platform architectures, and powertrain roadmaps
• Identify programs where our clients’ technology provides measurable performance or packaging advantage
• Develop detailed account intelligence
• Monitor evolving motor technologies and propulsion strategies
• Identify displacement opportunities within incumbent supplier relationships
• Provide structured market feedback to the CCO and engineering leadership
• Contribute to long-term commercial strategy and target selection
• Translate research into clear account entry strategies

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in powertrain business development, strategy or technical sales
• Demonstrated success in cold OEM acquisition
• Experience selling complex engineered systems into long-cycle programs
• Strong technical literacy in electrified propulsion systems
• Proven ability to influence senior engineering stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with structured research capability

Suitable applicants should ideally have a strong engineering-based degree and have exposure to an UK/European/Global OEM network. Understanding R&D cycles and methodologies would be beneficial.

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.