Business Development Manager

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We are working with an innovative and fast-growing technology-focused organisation seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across the UK and Europe.

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This is a key commercial role reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for developing and delivering regional sales strategy, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term customer relationships within a technical B2B environment.

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This is a new business-focused role with a strong emphasis on generating new opportunities in the early stages, alongside the development and growth of long-term customer accounts. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive approach to building a regional pipeline and establishing a strong market presence. The role will involve UK and European travel.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver regional sales and marketing plans aligned with business objectives

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and prospecting through to negotiation, closing, onboarding, and retention

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers

• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and upselling

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities

• Maintain accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM records

• Collaborate with internal teams to support product and service commercialisation

• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences across the UK and Europe

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Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within a technical, engineering, scientific, manufacturing, or industrial sector

• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and forecasting

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience using CRM systems and lead generation platforms

• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe as required

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What’s on Offer

• Base salary £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

• Uncapped commission with realistic OTE up to £130,000

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible working arrangements

• Company pension scheme

• Business-related travel expenses covered

• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation

• Highly autonomous and commercially influential role with strong progression potential