Business Development Manager

Position:
Business Development Manager

Location:

Hereford (20% home / 70% travelling / 10% Hereford)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Pension etc
If there’s something stopping you from achieving all you’re capable of, you’ll relish a role with a company that will positively encourage you to be proactive — a genuine opportunity to make an impact and help drive business growth.
Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturer supplying precision-engineered solutions into demanding industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and ambitious future plans, they are now seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys developing new business, building long-term relationships, and operating within a technical manufacturing environment.

The Role
You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities while also developing key existing customer relationships across a range of industrial markets. The role will involve significant customer interaction and travel, making it ideal for a proactive and personable individual who thrives in a customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets
 
* Build strong long-term relationships with both new and existing customers
 
* Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and secure commercial agreements
 
* Lead negotiations and close high-value opportunities
 
* Develop and implement sales strategies to support company growth
 
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery and support
 
* Interpret technical drawings and specifications where required
 
* Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events
Skills & Experience Required
 
* Proven experience within Business Development / Technical Sales
 
* Background within manufacturing, engineering, plastics, rubber, industrial products, or related sectors
 
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
 
* Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
 
* Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
 
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development professional seeking a role where they can genuinely influence growth and become a key part of a successful business.
The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus excellent prospects, an employment package that you would expect from a company that values its employees.
Do you have the courage to take on this challenge?