Business Development Manager

Job role: Business Development Manager Salary: £50,000 Location: 4 days on the road with 1 day in the Leicester office A highly successful and growing UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the next phase of its commercial growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested, family-run organisation operating at the forefront of laser cutting, fabrication, folding, finishing, and assembly, supplying high-profile customers across engineering, infrastructure, rail, construction, and industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities New Business Development and Sales Identify, target, and secure new large accounts in line with the business growth strategy Develop tailored approaches to engage new and hard-to-reach customers Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, meetings, proposals, tenders, negotiation, and closing Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 and strategic accounts Maintain an active and structured sales pipeline with consistent outbound activity Produce account plans, forecasts, and updates for senior leadership Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings Work closely with marketing, internal sales, quoting, and production teams to maximise opportunitiesManage and grow a portfolio of existing customers Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring excellent service and communication Conduct regular client reviews to identify repeat business, ..... full job details .....