Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Field-based covering the South of the UK

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 + £400 per month car allowance

Job Type: Permanent

Hariley Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business who are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial products or technical solutions who enjoys developing new business and building long-term customer relationships.

The role will be heavily focused on business development, with approximately 70% of your time dedicated to winning new business. The remaining 30% will involve maintaining relationships with existing customers through occasional customer visits, with an established internal team managing day-to-day account management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a successful organisation with ambitious growth plans and genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy across the South of the UK.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders, purchasing teams, engineers and key decision-makers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through to negotiation and securing new business.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and product presentations.
• Understand customer requirements and provide consultative sales solutions.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through networking, market research and business development activity.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, forecasting and CRM records.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful customer onboarding.

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within Business Development, Technical Sales or Field Sales.
• A proven track record of winning new business.
• Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, industrial or technical environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage your own diary and work independently.
• A commercially focused mindset with the drive to achieve results.
• A full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary of £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• £400 per month car allowance
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
• Field-based role covering the South of the UK
• Weekly attendance required at Head Office in the Oldbury/Walsall area
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Established manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans
• UK travel with occasional international travel

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager looking for a role where you can focus on winning new business, build relationships with key customers and progress your career, we would love to hear from you.