Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Manchester

Salary: £60,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)

Overview:

An exciting opportunity to join a global company as a Business Development Manager , focusing on creating new business opportunities across Europe. This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience in business development, preferably within the Industrial Minerals or mining sectors .

Key Details:

• Salary : £60,000 + annual bonus
• Location : Manchester with 50% travel across Europe, especially Poland
• Flexible working
• Progression and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and execution of the regional growth strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s global diversification strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring continued partnership and growth opportunities.
• Research and identify new business opportunities for the company’s products and services.
• Engage with prospective customers, nurturing opportunities through the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with global business development and product teams to provide insights and align on product development or solution strategies.
• Represent the company at industry associations and educational institutions to raise awareness of the brand and products.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Product Management, Business, Operations). An MBA is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within the mining or industrial minerals sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in business development.
• Flexibility to travel across Europe (minimum 50% travel) and occasional international trips.

Travel Details:

Travel will include:

• Strategic meetings with senior customer representatives at mines and corporate offices.
• Participation in regional and global strategy meetings.
• Attendance at tradeshows and industry conferences.
• Developing and fostering relationships with customers at all levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional leadership abilities in business development.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to maintain effective relationships with peers, managers, and subordinates.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of a second European language is advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised company with excellent progression and development opportunities.

If you’re ready for the next step in your career, apply today!