Business Development Manager

The Company
Our client is a global leader in industrial automation and engineered solutions, supplying innovative technologies to manufacturers across a wide range of industries. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation and customer support, they continue to invest in their people and technology, offering excellent long-term career opportunities within a growing international business.

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the Food & Packaging sector across the UK.

Working closely with the wider commercial team, you will identify new business opportunities, develop relationships with key end users and OEMs, and implement strategic growth plans across one of the company's key industry sectors. This is a consultative, field-based role suited to an ambitious business developer with a passion for identifying opportunities and delivering technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans across the Food & Packaging sector.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with manufacturers, OEMs and strategic end users.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across engineering, operations, maintenance and procurement.
• Support the wider sales team through joint customer visits and technical sales activity.
• Identify market trends, customer requirements and emerging opportunities to support future growth.
• Promote a broad portfolio of industrial automation and engineering solutions.
• Represent the business at industry exhibitions, networking events and customer presentations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and business development reports.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop customer-focused solutions and support new product initiatives.

Skills & Experience
Proven business development or technical sales experience within engineering, automation, manufacturing or the Food & Packaging sector.

A strong track record of identifying and winning new business opportunities.

Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

A consultative approach with strong commercial awareness.

Experience engaging with both end users and OEMs would be advantageous.

Degree qualified in Engineering, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

Experience representing a business at exhibitions, trade events or industry forums is desirable.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, with occasional international travel.

Package
£50,000- £60,000

Performance-related bonus.

Company vehicle or car allowance.

Private healthcare.

Company pension.

Life assurance.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Ongoing product, technical and commercial training.

Genuine career progression within a global market-leading organisation.