Regional Business Development Manager

Location: Central Region – Northampton & Leicester

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 basic + bonus/commission + company vehicle

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Regional Business Development Manager to join a growing materials handling and equipment business, covering the Northampton and Leicester region. This is a field-based new business role focused on identifying new customers, opening doors and building a strong pipeline of opportunities. You will be out in the market meeting prospective customers, understanding their requirements and developing relationships across a range of industries.

The Role:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Central region.
• Proactively prospect through customer visits, cold calling, networking, referrals and local market research.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and identify opportunities for additional hire, sales, service and parts.
• Visit prospective customers and generate new sales opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Prepare and follow up quotations.
• Develop smaller opportunities through to agreement.
• Qualify larger opportunities and hand them over to the wider sales team for development and closure.
• Maintain accurate records of activity, prospects and opportunities on the CRM.
• Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise new business opportunities.
• Monitor market activity and identify new sectors and potential customers.

About You:

We are looking for someone with a strong new-business mindset who enjoys getting out and meeting customers rather than relying solely on inbound enquiries. You may come from a background in:

• Materials Handling / Forklift
• Plant or Tool Hire
• Powered Access
• Industrial or Engineering Sales
• Commercial Cleaning Equipment
• Warehouse or Logistics Equipment
• Packaging
• Construction or Building Products
• Other B2B Field Sales environments

Materials handling experience is advantageous but not essential. What matters most is your ability to prospect, build relationships and create opportunities. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in sales, business development or a customer-facing B2B role.
• A proven appetite for generating new business.
• Confidence approaching new customers and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and determination when faced with rejection.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Good organisational and territory management skills.
• Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider sales team.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 – £32,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
• Bonus/commission opportunity.
• Company vehicle.
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Recognition and reward schemes.
• Company social events.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a growing, established business.

Interested? If you are a proactive B2B salesperson who enjoys finding new customers, getting out on the road and building a territory, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Interaction Recruitment for more information.