Business Development Manager

Business Development ManagerBespoke Control Systems (Off-Highway and Industrial Applications)North West England (Hybrid - Office presence required 3+ days/week)A well-established, values-led manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to support the growth of their European operation.With a strong European footprint and a global customer base, the company supplies both globally recognised OEMs and specialised, niche vehicle and machinery manufacturers with operator controls, HMI systems (hardware and software), sensor technology, and machine safety systems.Why This Role?This is more than a sales role. It''s an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to high-profile OEM customers-helping them innovate and optimise how people interact with machines. The business offers a progressive and people-first environment, with long-term thinking at the heart of its culture.The Role:Identify and pursue new business opportunities across off-highway, construction, agriculture, and material handling sectorsGrow and support existing customer relationships, offering tailored technical solutions across a broad product rangeManage complex, multi-year sales cycles from early design discussions to productionUnderstand customer needs and work cross-functionally with internal engineering and project teamsHelp drive expansion into new key accounts and industry segmentsSupport the adoption of new internal systems and tools (e.g., CRM and project tracking)Ideal Candidate:Strong background ..... full job details .....