We’re working with an established UK manufacturing business looking to expand its commercial team with the appointment of an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys winning new business, building relationships with key decision-makers and turning technically complex customer requirements into profitable, long-term partnerships.
The business specialises in injection moulding, tooling, assembly and value-added manufacturing services, supporting customers across automotive, industrial, consumer and specialist manufacturing sectors.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities, managing the sales process from initial engagement through to quotation and contract award.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets.
- Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
- Developing relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and prospective customers.
- Identifying opportunities to grow existing customer accounts and secure additional business.
- Understanding customer requirements and translating them into commercially viable manufacturing solutions.
- Supporting quotations and proposals for injection moulding, tooling, assembly and related projects.
- Managing opportunities through the sales cycle, from initial enquiry to negotiation and contract award.
- Attending customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and industry events.
- Working closely with commercial, operational and leadership teams to support the wider business growth strategy.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive business developer who combines strong commercial instincts with the ability to understand technical products and manufacturing processes.
You’ll ideally have:
- Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales within plastics, injection moulding, automotive, engineering or manufacturing.
- A track record of winning new business and developing profitable customer relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and a results-driven approach.
- The ability to understand technical drawings, manufacturing processes and customer specifications.
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- The confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels and develop opportunities independently.
- A proactive approach to sales, with the motivation to generate opportunities rather than simply manage an existing customer base.
Direct experience in injection moulding would be a significant advantage, although candidates from related engineering and manufacturing environments will also be considered.
What’s on Offer?
- Commission structure.
- Company car.
- 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Base in Birmingham or Telford.
- UK-wide customer travel.
- The opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the growth of an ambitious manufacturing business.
Interested?
If you’re a commercially minded Business Development Manager with experience in technical sales, engineering or manufacturing, and you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation.