Business Development Engineer

The Company

A leading engineering solutions provider, specialising in components and services, is looking for a Technical Field Based Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Berkshire region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and maintaining sales within a defined territory, while expanding the portfolio of products and services sold to both new and existing accounts. The role involves building strong relationships, increasing market penetration, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers. This is a customer-facing position that requires someone commercially driven, technically minded, and capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a wider sales team.

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Prepare thoroughly for customer meetings with relevant samples, technical knowledge, and background research.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Ensure regular and meaningful contact with customers across the territory.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales and activity targets, including journey planning and call preparation.
• Implement a robust territory plan to maximise efficiency and coverage.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Provide detailed call reports and maintain accurate records of all customer activity.

• Well-experienced in a sales engineering position.
• Must come from a highly technical environment.
• Experience selling solutions to manufacturers.
• Proven track record in business development within the MoD or defence.
• British citizenship is required due to contracts in sensitive industries.
• Ideally holds an engineering-related qualification.
• Self-motivated and confident working remotely.
• Target-driven with excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness.

• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Uncapped OTE.
• Company car.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
  
  Life insurance.
• Discounted gym membership