SI Recruitment

We are working with an innovative and fast-growing technology-focused organisation seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth across the UK and Europe. This is a key commercial role reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for developing and delivering regional sales strategy, managing the full sales cycle, and building long-term customer relationships within a technical B2B environment. This is a new business-focused role with a strong emphasis on generating new opportunities in the early stages, alongside the development and growth of long-term customer accounts. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive approach to building a regional pipeline and establishing a strong market presence. The role will involve UK and European travel. Responsibilities Develop and deliver regional sales and marketing plans aligned with business objectives Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation and prospecting through to negotiation, closing, onboarding, and retention Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and upselling Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities Maintain accurate sales forecasting, reporting, and CRM records Collaborate with internal teams to support product and service commercialisation Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences across the UK and Europe Key Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within a technical, engineering, scientific, manufacturing, or industrial sector Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and forecasting Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Experience using CRM systems and lead generation platforms Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe as required What's on Offer Base salary £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Uncapped commission with realistic OTE up to £130,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working arrangements Company pension scheme Business-related travel expenses covered Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation Highly autonomous and commercially influential role with strong progression potential