Business Development Manager in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Business Development Manager – Europe

£50,000 – £60,000 + bonus + hybrid company car  |  Southern England based

Love field sales and want a role with real variety, a European territory and genuine progression?

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to grow a portfolio of distribution accounts across Europe, building strong relationships with partners and helping them get more from an extensive product range.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of construction and safety systems. You don’t need to know the products already. Full, in-depth training and ongoing support are provided, so what matters is your sales drive and how you build relationships.

The role is home-based in Southern England, covering Southern England, France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands primarily, with some travel to other countries. You must live in the South East, South Central or Northern Home Counties.

In this role you will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of distribution accounts across Europe
• Develop strong, lasting relationships with distribution partners
• Win new customers and increase sales with existing ones
• Up-sell and cross-sell across the product range to increase share of wallet
• Understand customer needs through consultative selling
• Deliver a high level of customer service

You will bring:

• 2–5 years’ experience in field sales, account management or business development
• Background in industrial, civils, M&E, consultants, hire, distribution or construction. Candidates from any of these sectors are welcome, and the products and markets will be trained
• A track record of developing accounts and business across a region
• Drive to succeed, grow sales and hit targets
• A team-player attitude, enjoying working within a small team and solving customers’ problems

In return, we offer:

• Salary of £50,000 – £60,000
• Company bonus
• Hybrid company car
• 25 days holiday
• In-depth training and support from day one
• Clear progression into a more senior sales role with greater responsibility

Motivated and ready for a new challenge? Apply today.