Job Description:

Are you an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in business development and account management?

Do you have the commercial acumen to identify new opportunities, build strong relationships, and drive growth across multiple markets?

Are you confident managing distributor networks, developing new business, and representing a business at trade shows and customer events?

If so, WE Talent would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused Business Development Manager to join a market-leading manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth.

Working within a specialist product environment, you will be responsible for managing and developing an established international customer network while identifying and converting new sales opportunities across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will take ownership of existing, lapsed, and prospective accounts, helping to drive sustainable business growth through proactive relationship management and strategic business development initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop new markets and business opportunities across existing and emerging sectors
• Drive sales growth by expanding opportunities within established markets and exploring new industrial applications
• Identify areas where new distributor partnerships should be established and support their successful onboarding
• Work closely with existing distributors to develop sales strategies and support customer development
• Take ownership of a portfolio of existing, lapsed, and new customers, ensuring high levels of engagement and service
• Maintain regular communication with distributor networks to strengthen relationships and maximise opportunities
• Develop a thorough understanding of the product range to provide technical guidance and support to customers where required
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions, representing the business and identifying potential commercial opportunities
• Travel regularly to customer sites across the UK and Europe, building strong relationships and supporting business growth initiatives

Requirements:

• Demonstrated success within a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, or similar commercially focused role
• Strong background in product-based sales
• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities while effectively managing existing customer relationships
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert sales opportunities
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Additional Information:

• 3 days out on customer visits and remaining onsite at the office in Maldon
• Regular travel throughout the UK and Europe will be required, may include overnight and weekends
• Attendance at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events forms an integral part of the role

Benefits include:

• Company car
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Death in service benefit of 2.5 times annual salary
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme, accruing up to 20 paid days per calendar year
• Membership of a health cash plan for employees and their partners
• Supportive and collaborative working culture with regular company events and celebrations, including summer social events and employee recognition initiatives
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven individual to join an established manufacturing business, playing a key role in developing new markets, strengthening distribution partnerships, and driving long-term growth.

Apply now to be considered.

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