Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing environments? As a leading global manufacturer of industrial consumables and surface finishing solutions, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across a well-established territory covering the South. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home-based role covering a territory stretching from London, through the South Midlands and across into South Wales. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Bath, Cheddar, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Luton, Northampton, Worcester, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Coventry, or anywhere in between. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across a diverse customer base including OEM manufacturers, major industrial end users and distribution partners. The role involves spending significant time within manufacturing environments, understanding customer production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending technically appropriate solutions from our extensive product portfolio. You'll engage with a range of stakeholders including Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing Teams, Technical Managers and General Managers. You will: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will : Split your focus approximately 50/50 between direct OEM customers and distribution partners. Develop a balanced mix of new business and account management opportunities across the territory. Re-engage dormant and lapsed accounts, identifying new opportunities for growth. Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation. Deliver annual sales revenue of approximately £1 million, with a strong focus on generating new business growth. Conduct site visits to manufacturing facilities, understanding customer applications and providing technical recommendations. Work closely with distributors to support growth within key industrial sectors. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst full product training will be provided, you will ideally have: Experience in a technical field sales role selling industrial consumables, industrial components, abrasives, tooling, surface finishing products or related technical products. A proven track record of selling into manufacturing environments. Experience working directly with OEM customers, ideally within automotive, aerospace, engineering, fabrication or general industrial sectors. An understanding of distributor-led sales channels and the ability to build successful partner relationships. The ability to identify technical challenges and provide commercially viable solutions Experience managing a territory remotely and working autonomously. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18537, Wallace Hind Selection
09/07/2026
Full time
Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing environments? As a leading global manufacturer of industrial consumables and surface finishing solutions, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across a well-established territory covering the South. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home-based role covering a territory stretching from London, through the South Midlands and across into South Wales. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Bath, Cheddar, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Luton, Northampton, Worcester, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Coventry, or anywhere in between. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across a diverse customer base including OEM manufacturers, major industrial end users and distribution partners. The role involves spending significant time within manufacturing environments, understanding customer production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending technically appropriate solutions from our extensive product portfolio. You'll engage with a range of stakeholders including Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing Teams, Technical Managers and General Managers. You will: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will : Split your focus approximately 50/50 between direct OEM customers and distribution partners. Develop a balanced mix of new business and account management opportunities across the territory. Re-engage dormant and lapsed accounts, identifying new opportunities for growth. Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation. Deliver annual sales revenue of approximately £1 million, with a strong focus on generating new business growth. Conduct site visits to manufacturing facilities, understanding customer applications and providing technical recommendations. Work closely with distributors to support growth within key industrial sectors. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst full product training will be provided, you will ideally have: Experience in a technical field sales role selling industrial consumables, industrial components, abrasives, tooling, surface finishing products or related technical products. A proven track record of selling into manufacturing environments. Experience working directly with OEM customers, ideally within automotive, aerospace, engineering, fabrication or general industrial sectors. An understanding of distributor-led sales channels and the ability to build successful partner relationships. The ability to identify technical challenges and provide commercially viable solutions Experience managing a territory remotely and working autonomously. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18537, Wallace Hind Selection
We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or North of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS: Bonus / Commission Pension 12% employer contribution 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Leeds, or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success Contribute towards the sales strategy for the business in your territory Oversee and manage all new business opportunities Develop and grow existing and new customer accounts Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. REQUIREMENTS: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial This is an opportunity to join an established business in an exciting period of growth and diversification, we are well known in our more prominent sectors but we are keen to grown in other industries so we are open to strong sales professionals from various industries including, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Garden, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Home appliances etc. Whatever your background, you are ready to join an international business with big growth ambitions. Ideally you will have: A technical or business qualification or equivalent experience in a relatable field Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal Experience of generating your own business on a large scale, we are looking to grow so we need people with experience of multi million £ deals A clear understanding of the metrics around success A natural ability to manage customer accounts and maximize each relationship It would be ideal if you have worked in an industrial environment and if you have a technical sales background where the sale is solution based this would also be highly beneficial. Ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Aerospace, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Sales, Automotive, Garden, Renewable Energy, White Goods, Consumer electronics, Medical Equipment, Fasteners, Adhesives, Manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18545, Wallace Hind Selection
09/07/2026
Full time
We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or North of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS: Bonus / Commission Pension 12% employer contribution 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Leeds, or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success Contribute towards the sales strategy for the business in your territory Oversee and manage all new business opportunities Develop and grow existing and new customer accounts Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. REQUIREMENTS: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial This is an opportunity to join an established business in an exciting period of growth and diversification, we are well known in our more prominent sectors but we are keen to grown in other industries so we are open to strong sales professionals from various industries including, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Garden, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Home appliances etc. Whatever your background, you are ready to join an international business with big growth ambitions. Ideally you will have: A technical or business qualification or equivalent experience in a relatable field Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal Experience of generating your own business on a large scale, we are looking to grow so we need people with experience of multi million £ deals A clear understanding of the metrics around success A natural ability to manage customer accounts and maximize each relationship It would be ideal if you have worked in an industrial environment and if you have a technical sales background where the sale is solution based this would also be highly beneficial. Ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Aerospace, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Sales, Automotive, Garden, Renewable Energy, White Goods, Consumer electronics, Medical Equipment, Fasteners, Adhesives, Manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18545, Wallace Hind Selection
As a leading manufacturer of industrial consumables, we serve OEMs and distributors nationally and internationally. As our Business Development Manager, based in the North, you'll drive growth through a technical sales approach. You'll be a proactive, relationship-focused professional who thrives on visibility and building strong connections across sectors such as automotive and aerospace. BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home based role which will cover a region spanning the M62 corridor. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: You could live in Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Wakefield, Hull, Cheshire Why choose us? You'll be able to make a visible impact in an unsaturated, growth-ready territory. You'll have the backing of a supportive team, quality products and proven year on year success as a business. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components You will sell into a wide range of stakeholders including buyers, procurement teams, engineers, and general managers, who will all have a technical mindset. Visibility and presence with our customers are paramount, you need to be able to fix problems and offer solutions, building and maintaining relationships. There is a lot of untouched potential in this territory, and predominantly you will focus on new business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will: Split your focus 50/50 between selling to direct OEM end users and distribution partners. Manage a mix of new business and existing accounts (70/30), including re-engaging lapsed customers and reintroducing them to our product offering. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close. Drive £1million in annual revenue, with a mixture of your own new business efforts, and some business that is waiting to be developed. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst we appreciate that we have to invest in you and it may take time to get you up to scratch on industry specifics / our products, you will need to have: A technical sales background in industrial consumables or components. Proven experience managing a territory remotely, ideally from home. Success selling directly to OEMs, ideally in sectors like automotive, aerospace, or metal fabrication. Experience working with or managing distributors or resellers - understanding the different sales cycles and relationship dynamics. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client. REF: SM18538, Wallace Hind Selection
09/07/2026
Full time
As a leading manufacturer of industrial consumables, we serve OEMs and distributors nationally and internationally. As our Business Development Manager, based in the North, you'll drive growth through a technical sales approach. You'll be a proactive, relationship-focused professional who thrives on visibility and building strong connections across sectors such as automotive and aerospace. BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home based role which will cover a region spanning the M62 corridor. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: You could live in Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Wakefield, Hull, Cheshire Why choose us? You'll be able to make a visible impact in an unsaturated, growth-ready territory. You'll have the backing of a supportive team, quality products and proven year on year success as a business. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components You will sell into a wide range of stakeholders including buyers, procurement teams, engineers, and general managers, who will all have a technical mindset. Visibility and presence with our customers are paramount, you need to be able to fix problems and offer solutions, building and maintaining relationships. There is a lot of untouched potential in this territory, and predominantly you will focus on new business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will: Split your focus 50/50 between selling to direct OEM end users and distribution partners. Manage a mix of new business and existing accounts (70/30), including re-engaging lapsed customers and reintroducing them to our product offering. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close. Drive £1million in annual revenue, with a mixture of your own new business efforts, and some business that is waiting to be developed. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst we appreciate that we have to invest in you and it may take time to get you up to scratch on industry specifics / our products, you will need to have: A technical sales background in industrial consumables or components. Proven experience managing a territory remotely, ideally from home. Success selling directly to OEMs, ideally in sectors like automotive, aerospace, or metal fabrication. Experience working with or managing distributors or resellers - understanding the different sales cycles and relationship dynamics. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client. REF: SM18538, Wallace Hind Selection
We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or South of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS: Bonus / Commission Pension 12% employer contribution 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Watford, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Southampton - or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success Contribute towards the sales strategy for the business in your territory Oversee and manage all new business opportunities Develop and grow existing and new customer accounts Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. REQUIREMENTS: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial This is an opportunity to join an established business in an exciting period of growth and diversification, we are well known in our more prominent sectors but we are keen to grown in other industries so we are open to strong sales professionals from various industries including, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Garden, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Home appliances etc. Whatever your background, you are ready to join an international business with big growth ambitions. Ideally you will have: A technical or business qualification or equivalent experience in a relatable field Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal Experience of generating your own business on a large scale, we are looking to grow so we need people with experience of multi million £ deals A clear understanding of the metrics around success A natural ability to manage customer accounts and maximize each relationship It would be ideal if you have worked in an industrial environment and if you have a technical sales background where the sale is solution based this would also be highly beneficial. Ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Aerospace, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Sales, Automotive, Garden, Renewable Energy, White Goods, Consumer electronics, Medical Equipment, Fasteners, Adhesives, Manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18544, Wallace Hind Selection
08/07/2026
Full time
We are a well established business with a strong history stretching back over 150 years in many industrial sectors. Our business is industrial fasteners and fixing systems. We need a proactive, autonomous Senior Business Development Manager, ideally based in the Midlands or South of the UK to help us continue our aggressive growth plans! BASIC SALARY: £70,000 - £90,000 BENEFITS: Bonus / Commission Pension 12% employer contribution 25 days holiday + stats LOCATION: Field based, occasional visits to our head office in Lincolnshire COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Watford, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Southampton - or anywhere in between JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial As one of our Senior Business Development Managers your key responsibility is to grow our business in your territory. Reporting directly to the Sales Director (also based in the UK), you will form a crucial part of our sales team. This is a new business focussed role so you will thrive on chasing the sale and then moving to the next opportunity. Your drive will be moving onto the next prospect. As well as this you will also: Ensure we effectively market map our target customers and industries and maintain CRM system information, so we know our metrics in terms of success Contribute towards the sales strategy for the business in your territory Oversee and manage all new business opportunities Develop and grow existing and new customer accounts Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, sales performance & market shifts etc. REQUIREMENTS: Business Development Manager - Fasteners, Industrial This is an opportunity to join an established business in an exciting period of growth and diversification, we are well known in our more prominent sectors but we are keen to grown in other industries so we are open to strong sales professionals from various industries including, Consumer Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Garden, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Home appliances etc. Whatever your background, you are ready to join an international business with big growth ambitions. Ideally you will have: A technical or business qualification or equivalent experience in a relatable field Prolonged experience of managing your own diary and prospecting defined markets with little or no supervision The drive and desire to always be looking for the next sale, this role really will suit someone who is always looking for the next deal Experience of generating your own business on a large scale, we are looking to grow so we need people with experience of multi million £ deals A clear understanding of the metrics around success A natural ability to manage customer accounts and maximize each relationship It would be ideal if you have worked in an industrial environment and if you have a technical sales background where the sale is solution based this would also be highly beneficial. Ultimately the right person with the right attitude and drive is the most important thing. THE COMPANY: We are a well-established global fastener business, currently embarking on a period of rapid growth we are one of the leading players in our field working with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Aerospace, Industrial Consumables, Industrial Sales, Automotive, Garden, Renewable Energy, White Goods, Consumer electronics, Medical Equipment, Fasteners, Adhesives, Manufacturing. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18544, Wallace Hind Selection
Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing environments? As a leading global manufacturer of industrial consumables and surface finishing solutions, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across a well-established territory covering the South. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home-based role covering a territory stretching from London, through the South Midlands and across into South Wales. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Bath, Cheddar, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Luton, Northampton, Worcester, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Coventry, or anywhere in between. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across a diverse customer base including OEM manufacturers, major industrial end users and distribution partners. The role involves spending significant time within manufacturing environments, understanding customer production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending technically appropriate solutions from our extensive product portfolio. You'll engage with a range of stakeholders including Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing Teams, Technical Managers and General Managers. You will: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will : Split your focus approximately 50/50 between direct OEM customers and distribution partners. Develop a balanced mix of new business and account management opportunities across the territory. Re-engage dormant and lapsed accounts, identifying new opportunities for growth. Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation. Deliver annual sales revenue of approximately £1 million, with a strong focus on generating new business growth. Conduct site visits to manufacturing facilities, understanding customer applications and providing technical recommendations. Work closely with distributors to support growth within key industrial sectors. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst full product training will be provided, you will ideally have: Experience in a technical field sales role selling industrial consumables, industrial components, abrasives, tooling, surface finishing products or related technical products. A proven track record of selling into manufacturing environments. Experience working directly with OEM customers, ideally within automotive, aerospace, engineering, fabrication or general industrial sectors. An understanding of distributor-led sales channels and the ability to build successful partner relationships. The ability to identify technical challenges and provide commercially viable solutions Experience managing a territory remotely and working autonomously. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18537, Wallace Hind Selection
08/07/2026
Full time
Are you a technically minded sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing environments? As a leading global manufacturer of industrial consumables and surface finishing solutions, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across a well-established territory covering the South. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home-based role covering a territory stretching from London, through the South Midlands and across into South Wales. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bristol, Bath, Cheddar, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Luton, Northampton, Worcester, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Coventry, or anywhere in between. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across a diverse customer base including OEM manufacturers, major industrial end users and distribution partners. The role involves spending significant time within manufacturing environments, understanding customer production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending technically appropriate solutions from our extensive product portfolio. You'll engage with a range of stakeholders including Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Purchasing Teams, Technical Managers and General Managers. You will: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will : Split your focus approximately 50/50 between direct OEM customers and distribution partners. Develop a balanced mix of new business and account management opportunities across the territory. Re-engage dormant and lapsed accounts, identifying new opportunities for growth. Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through to implementation. Deliver annual sales revenue of approximately £1 million, with a strong focus on generating new business growth. Conduct site visits to manufacturing facilities, understanding customer applications and providing technical recommendations. Work closely with distributors to support growth within key industrial sectors. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst full product training will be provided, you will ideally have: Experience in a technical field sales role selling industrial consumables, industrial components, abrasives, tooling, surface finishing products or related technical products. A proven track record of selling into manufacturing environments. Experience working directly with OEM customers, ideally within automotive, aerospace, engineering, fabrication or general industrial sectors. An understanding of distributor-led sales channels and the ability to build successful partner relationships. The ability to identify technical challenges and provide commercially viable solutions Experience managing a territory remotely and working autonomously. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18537, Wallace Hind Selection