Business Development Manager - British OEM - Heavy Industry

Are you the type of salesperson who gets a genuine buzz from opening doors, creating opportunities and winning new business?

Do you thrive on the chase rather than simply managing existing accounts?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a highly respected and long-established engineering manufacturer with an enviable reputation across UK industry. Renowned for their technical expertise, product quality and customer-centric approach, they continue to invest heavily in people, innovation and growth.

As part of their ongoing expansion strategy, they are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across Yorkshire and The Humber.

This is a role for someone who loves variety. One day you could be discussing an application within food manufacturing, the next supporting a customer in recycling, quarrying, aggregates, packaging, materials handling, water treatment, general manufacturing or heavy industry.

No two days are the same.

The Role

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the Yorkshire & Humber region.
• Proactively target OEMs, end users, distributors and engineering businesses.
• Develop and execute a strategic territory growth plan.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers at all levels.
• Generate opportunities through a combination of prospecting, networking, referrals and market intelligence.
• Conduct customer visits, technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
• Work closely with internal engineering and technical support teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities and manage activity effectively through CRM.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a field-based business development, sales or account management role.
• A genuine "hunter" mentality with a passion for winning new business.
• Experience selling into industrial, engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Highly self-motivated, driven and commercially astute.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with a broad range of customers and industry sectors.
• Able to work autonomously and manage a large geographical territory effectively.

Experience from any of the following sectors would be advantageous:

Mechanical Power Transmission Gearboxes Motors Bearings Chains Couplings Drives Automation Hydraulics Pneumatics Industrial Components MRO Engineering Consumables Industrial Distribution

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established and financially secure engineering business.
• Excellent autonomy and the opportunity to genuinely shape your territory.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Outstanding long-term career prospects.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• A role offering real earning potential for someone who enjoys developing and winning business.

If you're an energetic, driven sales professional who enjoys the challenge of uncovering opportunities and turning prospects into long-term customers, we'd love to hear from you.