Business Development Manager

SF Partners are working exclusively with an established UK manufacturing and engineering business to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager as part of its continued growth across the UK and European markets. Tamworth UK, Ireland and Europe £65,000 - £75,000 + Performance Bonus (OTE £120,000 - £140,000) + Company Car or Car Allowance 4-Day Working Week - Monday to Thursday 7am - 5pm This is a genuine new business development role. We are looking for someone who can identify opportunities, open doors and personally win new accounts - rather than simply manage an existing customer portfolio. Reporting directly into senior leadership, this is a highly visible and commercially important role focused on developing new opportunities across a range of specialist vehicle, engineering and technical markets. The Role You will be responsible for building a strong and sustainable pipeline of new business, taking opportunities from initial engagement through to commercial agreement. Key responsibilities will include: Identifying, developing and winning new customers across the UK and Europe Building relationships with key decision-makers within OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and complex industrial organisations Creating and maintaining a strong, evidence-based sales pipeline Leading opportunities through the full sales cycle, from initial customer discovery and technical scoping through to RFQs, tenders, pricing, negotiation and contract award Developing target-account plans and ..... full job details .....