At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global business development strategy and inspire a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a leading precision engineering manufacturer with a global impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, excellent benefits, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with international travel and collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of an innovative company while driving international growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced commercial leader with a passion for engineering and technology? Do you thrive on developing high-performing teams, driving international growth and influencing business strategy?
Our client is a leading precision engineering manufacturer, trusted by customers worldwide to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety and support sustainability goals. For more than 20 years, they have designed and manufactured innovative fluid and gas sensing solutions, delivering bespoke technologies across a wide range of industries.
As the business continues to grow globally, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to lead their commercial function and play a key role in shaping the company's future success.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the global business development strategy, leading a talented team of Business Development and Sales professionals while driving sustainable revenue growth across Europe, North America and APAC. This is a genuine leadership opportunity where you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on commercial expertise, building lasting customer relationships, identifying new market opportunities and helping influence the future direction of an innovative international business. International travel will form part of this exciting role.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering the global business development strategy
- Driving revenue and profitability across international markets
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities, partnerships and distribution channels
- Leading major commercial negotiations and strengthening key customer relationships
- Managing, coaching and developing a high-performing commercial team of up to 15 people
- Creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Product teams to maximise commercial opportunities
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies
- Managing sales forecasting, budgets, KPIs and commercial reporting
- Representing the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events worldwide
About You
We're looking for a commercially driven leader who can inspire others while delivering measurable business growth.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in a senior Business Development, Commercial or Sales Leadership role within engineering or manufacturing
- Proven success leading and developing commercial teams
- A strong technical background, ideally within sensors, instrumentation, industrial automation or advanced manufacturing
- A track record of delivering sustainable revenue growth through strategic business development
- Experience working with international customers, distributors and channel partners
- Strong commercial, financial and strategic planning skills
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management abilities
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Personal Qualities
You’ll be:
- An inspiring and motivational leader
- Commercially focused with a strategic mindset
- Confident, resilient and decisive
- An excellent communicator with strong influencing skills
- Collaborative and relationship-driven
- Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation
- Comfortable operating within a fast-paced international environment
Why Join?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global technology business where your ideas and leadership will make a real impact. In return, you'll benefit from:
- Good salary (depending on experience)
- Performance-related bonus
- Excellent benefits package
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- A senior leadership role with strategic influence
- The opportunity to shape commercial growth on a global scale
- A collaborative, innovative and supportive working environment
If you're ready to lead international business growth and take the next step in your commercial leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Business Development Manager employer: Oxygen Talent Solutions Ltd
Join a leading precision engineering manufacturer that values innovation and sustainability, offering an inspiring work culture where your leadership can drive international growth. With excellent benefits, a performance-related bonus, and genuine career progression opportunities, this role as Business Development Manager allows you to shape the future of a global technology business while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Oxygen Talent Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
