Business Development Manager

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