At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop sales and secure new business in the South East region across various industrial sectors.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on quarrying, mining, and construction industries.
- Benefits: Enjoy a basic salary up to £50,000 plus uncapped commission and a company car.
- Other info: Field-based position covering the South East, including Reading and Oxford.
- Why this job: This role offers significant earning potential with OTE of £15,000-£20,000.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Business Development or Technical Sales is required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
- Uncapped commission – potential extra £15,000‑£20,000 OTE
- Company car (VW Passat) + fuel card (personal use)
- Pension (3% employer contribution) + life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (extra days up to 5 based on years of service)
- Employee discounts & benefits platform
- Full product training & ongoing career development
Role Overview
Field‑based Business Development Manager responsible for creating and expanding the customer base across the South East region in the quarrying, mining, construction and heavy industrial sectors. Focus on new business generation while maintaining and developing existing relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow sales throughout the South East region.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Develop strategic customer plans and sales forecasts.
- Conduct regular customer visits and site meetings.
- Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities.
- Work closely with internal sales, marketing and customer support teams.
- Establish partnerships with key stakeholders across the industry.
- Support customers with enquiries, quotations and day-to-day account management.
- Maintain CRM records and pipeline management activities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or Key Account Management.
- Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, construction, quarrying, mining, heavy machinery or similar industrial sectors.
- A strong track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
- Experience managing customer pipelines and sales forecasting.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
- Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own diary.
- Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- A full UK driving licence.
Preferred Location
- Reading
- Oxford
- Luton
- Cambridge
- North London
- Kent
- Maidstone
- Surrounding South East areas
Business Development Manager - South East in Reading employer: Precision People
This company provides a competitive salary and benefits package, including a healthcare cash plan and 25 days holiday. Located in the South East, they focus on expanding their customer base in the quarrying and construction sectors, offering ongoing career development opportunities.
We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Manager - South East in Reading
Business Development
Technical Sales
Key Account Management
Sales Forecasting
Relationship-Building
Negotiation Skills
Presentation Skills
