Business Development Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join a highly respected trade association operating within the UK engineering and manufacturing sector. This influential role will play a key part in supporting membership growth, increasing engagement, strengthening long-term partnerships, and identifying new commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate will be passionate about relationship management, business development, and delivering value to members. Working closely with internal teams and industry stakeholders, you will help shape the future growth and sustainability of the organisation while representing the association across the UK and internationally.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing members to drive engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Develop and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies to support long-term growth
• Identify and engage prospective and lapsed members, converting opportunities into active memberships
• Generate new commercial opportunities including training services, advertising, events, and exhibitions
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities
• Produce reports and insights on membership growth, engagement, retention, and business performance
• Collaborate with marketing, events, technical, and training teams to deliver an outstanding member experience
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support the delivery of training programmes and wider organisational initiatives

Education & Skills Required

• Previous experience in business development, sales, membership management, or customer relationship management within the UK Valve or Fluid Power engineering sector.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially focused approach

If you are an ambitious and relationship-focused professional looking to make a real impact within a respected industry organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your business development career.