Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – North of England

Home-Based | Northern UK Territory

Salary: Circa £50,000 + £10,000 OTE + Uncapped Commission | Company Car | Pension | Healthcare Contribution | Holiday Package

An established and highly respected manufacturer of automatic door systems is looking to recruit an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across the North of England.

With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and technical excellence, the business supplies market-leading automatic entrance solutions to a wide range of sectors including healthcare, education, commercial buildings and public infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong product offering, comprehensive training and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

Reporting to the UK National Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while managing and growing an established customer base across the Northern region.

You'll work closely with contractors, architects, end users and distributors to identify opportunities, build long-term relationships and provide technical sales support from initial enquiry through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow sales across the Northern territory through both existing and new customer relationships.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the company's automatic door product range (full training provided).

• Manage and develop an existing portfolio of customers through regular visits.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across multiple market sectors.

• Target major construction projects including hospitals, universities and commercial developments.

• Build relationships with contractors, installers, architects and key decision-makers.

• Follow up sales enquiries and leads promptly and professionally.

• Prepare accurate quotations and maintain detailed CRM records.

• Attend customer meetings across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

• Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports and pipeline updates.

• Achieve agreed sales and performance targets.

• Complete industry-recognised BS EN 16005 ADSA training and certification (fully funded if not already qualified).

About You

We're looking for a motivated sales professional with a proven ability to win new business and build lasting customer relationships.

Ideally you'll have:

• Proven experience in business development or technical field sales.

• Experience within the automatic door, entrance systems, construction, architectural ironmongery, building products or related sectors would be highly advantageous.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently from home.

• Good organisational skills and experience managing a sales pipeline and forecasts.

• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £50,000

• £10,000 On-Target Earnings

• Uncapped commission on sales above target

• Company car

• Pension scheme

• Healthcare contribution

• Generous holiday allowance

• Full product and technical training

• Funded BS EN 16005 ADSA certification (if required)

• Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing business

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join a market-leading manufacturer where your efforts are recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.