Business Development Manager

Precision People

  • Leicester
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Business Development ManagerSheet Metal ManufacturingOffice-based role with Customer Site visitsSouth Leicester LE18£40,000 – £45,000 salary per annumCar Allowance, Performance-related BonusWe are seeking a proactive and technically minded Business Development Manager to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our subcontract sheet metal services. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth.This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role.Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar.Key Responsibilities: Business Development Manager
  • Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach
  • Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders
  • Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry
  • Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide
  • Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries
  • Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients
  • Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen
  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
  • Reporting directly to the Managing Director
Key Candidate Requirements: Business Development Manager
  • Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
  • Experience in a technical sales role or similar
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Competent with technical drawings and specifications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software
Salary/Package
  • £40,000-£45,000 per annum + comms
  • Performance Related Bonus
  • 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 39-hour working week
  • Mon – Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm
  • Annual car allowance
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm
If you’re passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships then please get in touch!Interested? To apply for this Business Development Manager position, here are your two options: * "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore0116 254 5411 between 7:30am - 4.30pm. * "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you knowPrecision People is committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system. PPDEL

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