External Business Development

External Business Development Manager

Location: North West & Midlands (Field-Based)
Sector: Industrial Supplies / Engineering / Pipework & Flow Control

The Opportunity

We are working with an established and growing supplier of industrial pipeline products, valves, tubes and fittings, who are looking to recruit an ambitious and commercially driven External Business Development Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional to take ownership of a geographical territory covering the North West and Midlands, focusing on developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing customers.

The business supplies an extensive range of products into various industrial sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, construction, water, gas, oil, chemical and process industries.

You will play a key role in driving regional sales growth, identifying new markets and building long-term relationships with customers who require reliable pipeline and fluid-handling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across the North West and Midlands.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers, maximising account potential.

• Proactively identify and approach prospective customers within industrial and engineering markets.

• Arrange and conduct face-to-face customer visits to understand requirements and generate sales.

• Promote a comprehensive range of valves, steel tubes, pipework, fittings and associated products.

• Identify opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, construction, utilities and process industries.

• Manage the full sales process, from initial prospecting through to negotiation and closing new business.

• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and follow up on sales opportunities.

• Develop a strong sales pipeline and consistently work towards agreed revenue targets.

• Work closely with internal sales and technical teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.

• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for further regional growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an external sales, field sales or business development position.

• A proven track record of generating new business and developing customer accounts.

• Experience within the valves, tubes, fittings, pipework or industrial supplies sectors would be highly advantageous.

• Alternatively, experience selling into engineering, manufacturing, construction or industrial markets.

• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Confident identifying opportunities, developing customer relationships and closing sales.

• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage your own territory and diary.

• Comfortable working towards sales targets and driving business growth.

• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary.

• Attractive commission structure.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Opportunity to take ownership of a substantial geographical territory.

• Established product range and customer offering.

• Support from an experienced internal sales and technical team.

• Long-term career development within an established business.

If you are an experienced External Sales or Business Development professional looking for your next challenge within the industrial, engineering or pipeline supply sectors, we would be keen to hear from you.