Job Description:

Business Development Manager
Location: South East England (Office-based 3-4 days per week initially)
Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager looking for an opportunity to work with market-leading products and internationally recognised brands?
Our client is a global manufacturer supplying innovative products into the marine and industrial sectors, with an established customer base spanning over 200 leading brands worldwide. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and proactive Business Development Manager to join their sales team and play a key role in expanding market share across the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who enjoys identifying new opportunities, developing strong customer relationships, and driving business growth within both existing and emerging markets.

The Role:

Reporting into the European Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales opportunities across a portfolio of established products while supporting an international distributor network and key OEM customers.
Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and developing new markets and business opportunities.
• Driving growth across existing sectors while exploring opportunities in new industries.
• Expanding and strengthening distributor networks.
• Supporting distributors with sales strategies and customer development initiatives.
• Managing a portfolio of existing, lapsed and prospective customers.
• Building strong relationships with customers and partners across multiple territories.
• Providing technical product support and contributing to product development discussions.
• Representing the business at trade shows, exhibitions and customer meetings.
• Regular UK and European travel, including customer visits and industry events.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded sales professional who can demonstrate:

• Proven success in a Business Development, Sales or Account Management role.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM/sales management systems.
• Marine industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Long-term career development opportunities
• International travel
• The chance to work with highly respected products and brands within a growing global business

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