At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth by identifying new opportunities and building strategic customer relationships.
- Company: Join a fast-paced, innovative organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to influence commercial growth in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and shape the future of advanced manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical sales and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Do you have a strong technical sales background selling into the Defence sector? Want to work for a fast-paced, innovative organisation?
About Our Client
The employer is a reputable organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, they focus on providing high-quality products and services to their clients while fostering a professional and results-driven work environment.
Job Description
We are supporting a rapidly growing technology-led engineering business, who specialise in advanced composite materials, automated manufacturing solutions and digital technologies that are helping shape the future of industries including aerospace, space, marine and mobility. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual to join an innovative organisation at the forefront of Industry 4.0, working with some of the world's most demanding engineering environments.
As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships and driving growth across targeted markets. You will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing business development strategies across UK and international markets
- Identifying new customers and opportunities within advanced manufacturing sectors
- Building relationships with engineering leaders, procurement teams and senior stakeholders
- Managing the full sales life cycle from initial opportunity through to contract negotiation
- Working closely with engineering and technical teams to develop customer solutions
- Representing the business at industry events, conferences and customer meetings
- Providing market intelligence to support future product and service development
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager who enjoys selling innovative, technical solutions and building long-term commercial relationships. You will ideally have:
- Proven experience in business development, technical sales or strategic account management
- Experience selling into engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive or marine markets
- The ability to understand complex technical products and translate value into commercial benefits
- A track record of winning new business and developing strategic partnerships
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently
What's on Offer
This is a rare opportunity to join a business developing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that are transforming how high-performance composite products are designed and produced. You will be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your contribution will directly influence commercial growth and future market expansion. On offer is a competitive base salary and package as well as future career opportunities!
Business Development Manager employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
