Business Development Manager – South of England
£60,000 base salary, £75,000 OTE company car or allowance, and excellent benefits
Are you a driven sales professional with experience in rotating equipment looking to take your career to the next level?
We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our leading seal solutions manufacturer, supporting growth across a thriving region.
About the Role
Based in the South of England, you will be responsible for expanding our customer base, building lasting relationships, and driving the adoption of our high-quality sealing solutions across a breadth of industries. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities, understanding customer needs, and translating those into compelling, value-driven solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities within both new and existing accounts.
- Representing our brand and product range to potential clients across several market sectors.
- Acting as a trusted advisor, understanding technical requirements, and shaping tailored solutions in close coordination with engineering and support teams.
- Managing the entire sales process, including presentations, product demonstrations, commercial negotiations, and closing deals to exceed set targets.
- Monitoring market developments, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform your strategy.
- Networking extensively at industry events, exhibitions, and across the territory.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in technical sales or business development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- A background in rotating equipment, such as pumps, valves, actuators, fans, compressors, or related components, is highly desirable.
- Experience with mechanical seals is advantageous, but not essential.
- Strong commercial focus, excellent negotiation skills, and a consultative sales approach.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently in a field-based capacity.
- Full UK driving licence and readiness to travel across the region.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive basic salary backed by an uncapped performance-related commission/bonus scheme.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Pension scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Continuous training, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career with an innovative, forward-thinking company.
If you thrive in a technical sales environment and are motivated by building partnerships and delivering value, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to become a key part of a growing team and help shape the future of sealing solutions in the South of England.