Business Development Manager

Get Recruited · Staffordshire

Business Development Manager at Get Recruited, based in Staffordshire, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location
Staffordshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
27 Dec 2026
Sector
Business Development

About 11% above the going rate for business development

Reference 21192.2

About the role

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER - ENGINEERED MATERIAL HANDLING
UTTOXETER / MIDLANDS
£55,000-£65,000 + COMPANY CAR + OTE


Are you a Business Development or Sales Manager who enjoys getting out to customer sites, understanding technical challenges and winning business?


Get Recruited is working with an established UK manufacturer of cages and specialist material handling systems to recruit a Technical Sales Manager. With in-house design and manufacturing, the business can develop solutions around each customer's requirements.


This is a hands-on opportunity for a Business Development Manager / Sales Manager who wants to own the full sales process. You'll find new customers, grow existing accounts and turn technical enquiries into profitable orders.


THE ROLE:

  • Identify and win new business with manufacturing and industrial customers.
  • Visit customer sites to understand their storage, transport and handling requirements.
  • Develop existing accounts and reconnect with dormant customers.
  • Work with Design and Estimating to develop the right solution and quotation.
  • Follow up proposals, negotiate terms and move opportunities through to order.
  • Build an accurate pipeline and strong, long-term customer relationships.

You'll spend time on the phone and on the road. You'll have technical support behind you, but you'll take ownership of customer conversations and keep opportunities moving.


THE IDEAL PERSON:

  • Has a proven track record in B2B technical or industrial sales.
  • Can demonstrate success across the full sales process, from prospecting to closing.
  • Has experience in material handling, industrial equipment or engineering.
  • Is comfortable speaking with engineers, procurement teams and senior decision-makers.
  • Enjoys creating opportunities and getting in front of customers.


This Sales Manager / Business Development Manager role would suit someone who likes selling a practical, engineered solution and building relationships that lead to repeat business. If you're currently a Technical Sales Manager, Engineering Sales Manager, Industrial Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or a Business Development Manager ready to take the next step, we'd like to hear from you.


Apply now to find out more about this Sales Manager / Business Development opportunity.

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Reference: 21192.2 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 27 Dec 2026 · Listed via Get Recruited

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