Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager - Capital Equipment & Manufacturing Machinery
Location: South of England & Ireland territories (Remote/Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Bennett & Game Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a well-established engineering manufacturer based in West Sussex who are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their expanding UK sales team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected, engineering group with a long-standing reputation for manufacturing high-quality Manufacturing Machinery.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of South-East of England & Ireland territories.

Business Development Manager Job Overview

Manage and develop UK sales territory to achieve and exceed annual sales targets
Build, maintain and expand strong customer relationships across existing and new accounts
Conduct customer visits to understand operational needs and business objectives
Identify and qualify new business opportunities through lead generation and prospecting
Prepare quotations, sales proposals and technical presentations
Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to successful order placement
Work closely with internal departments including engineering, production, and marketing
Attend trade exhibitions and industry events across the UK and internationally

Business Development Manager Job Requirements

Proven track record of achieving and exceeding annual sales targets in excess of £1 million
Previous experience within packaging machinery, industrial machinery, or engineering sales is essential
Strong technical or engineering understanding is highly desirable
Experience as a Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or similar role
Ability to manage the full sales process from enquiry through to close
Strong closing ability with a high conversion rate
Ability to clearly communicate technical product value propositions
Experience with sales KPIs, forecasting, and strategic sales planning
Full UK driving licence

Business Development Manager Salary & Benefits

£50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
Annual performance-related bonus of up to 20%
Company car
Company phone
8% employer pension contribution
Hybrid and remote working available
35-hour working week (flexibility required for travel and deadlines)
Annual salary review
Generous holiday allowance
Private medical care (optional)
Death in service schemeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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