Business Development Manager

KL Talent Solutions is recruiting for an established North East engineering and manufacturing business looking for an experienced B2B Business Development Manager to drive sustainable, profitable growth.This is a face-to-face business development role. We're looking for someone who gets out into the market, opens doors, builds strong relationships and turns those relationships into long-term business.Importantly, this isn't about winning work by being the cheapest.Our client competes on quality, compliance, capability and reliability. They want someone who understands how to sell that value and can confidently demonstrate why customers should choose a trusted, compliant supply partner rather than simply chasing the lowest price.The RoleYou'll take ownership of developing new business while growing opportunities within existing accounts, including:Building, managing, and converting a strong sales pipeline, with year-on-year growthIdentifying and targeting new B2B customers across engineering, manufacturing, construction and associated industrial marketsGetting face-to-face with key decision-makers across engineering, procurement, commercial and senior managementOpening new accounts and developing existing customer relationshipsIdentifying opportunities before they reach formal RFQ or tender stageWorking closely with estimating and operational teams through RFQ, quotation, negotiation and orderUnderstanding customer specifications, quality standards and compliance requirementsSelling on quality, compliance and capability – not price reductionMaintaining an accurate, qualified pipeline and focusing on commercially worthwhile opportunitiesDelivering profitable revenue and increasing account value year on yearAbout YouYou'll have proven B2B sales or business development experience within engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, subcontract manufacturing or a similar technical environment.You'll be commercially switched on, comfortable in a technical environment and confident getting in front of customers.Experience winning new accounts, managing a substantial pipeline and dealing with technical buyers, RFQs, tenders, quality requirements and compliance-led customers would be highly advantageous.Above all, we're looking for someone who understands the difference between winning business and winning the right business.Package£40,000 – £55,000 DOECar AllowancePerformance-Related BonusAdditional Company BenefitsIf you're at your best in front of customers, building relationships and selling on quality rather than being dragged into a price war, we'd like to hear from you.All applications will be handled confidentially by KL Talent Solutions.JBRP1_UKTJ