Business Development Manager
3 days ago
Birmingham
Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: UK (Field-Based – UK, Ireland & Europe) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a global manufacturer operating within the vehicle OEM and thermal solutions market. This is a highly commercial, client-facing role that plays a key part in delivering the company’s growth strategy by identifying new opportunities, opening new markets, and developing long-term customer partnerships. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality, you’ll take full ownership of the sales cycle — from lead generation through to deal close. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role suited to someone who is driven, consultative, and confident engaging with senior decision-makers. Key Responsibilities: New Business Development & Sales Growth • Proactively identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities, • Open doors with senior decision-makers including Engineers, Directors and CEOs, • Convert warm and cold leads into live commercial projects, • Own the full sales cycle from first contact through to deal close, • Build and maintain a strong, predictable sales pipeline Customer Engagement & Market Development • Conduct regular customer visits, attend events and exhibitions to generate new leads, • Build long-term, value-driven customer relationships, • Understand customer challenges and requirements to offer tailored solutions, • Carry out market research to identify new opportunities, products and partnerships, • Support growth across the UK, Ireland and European markets Pipeline Management & Reporting • Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline reporting and sales forecasts, • Provide regular updates on key account activity and future outlook (3, 6 and 12 months), • Maximise revenue and profitability to meet or exceed budget targets Collaboration & Internal Support • Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance and Quality, • Support the Business Development Director to maximise wider sales opportunities, • Contribute to promotional activities, events and communications as required Candidate Profile: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Business Development–focused role, • Proven track record of delivering sales results in a B2B environment, • Experience within thermal solutions, automotive, engineering or technical manufacturing (desirable), • Confident managing longer sales cycles and handling objections, • Strong negotiation, influencing and closing skills, • Highly organised with excellent follow-up discipline, • Consultative sales approach with strong listening skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Self-motivated, proactive and able to adapt to changing priorities, • Full UK driving licence required What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary package, • 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday, 7am–5pm), • High-visibility role with real commercial impact, • Collaborative, driven and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to work on international OEM projects, • Long-term career growth within a global business How to Apply: If you’re a commercially driven Business Development professional with a passion for winning new business and building long-term client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. About Us: We are a recruitment agency specialising in commercial, technical and field-based roles across the UK and Europe. We partner with ambitious organisations and help connect them with professionals who can drive growth and long-term success.