Business Development Manager

  • Bennett & Game Recruitment
  • Haywards Heath, Sussex
  • 20/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Position: Business Development Manager - Capital Equipment & Manufacturing Machinery

Location: South of England & Ireland territories (Remote/Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Job Overview
  • Manage and develop UK sales territory to achieve and exceed annual sales targets
  • Build, maintain and expand strong customer relationships across existing and new accounts
  • Conduct customer visits to understand operational needs and business objectives
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through lead generation and prospecting
  • Prepare quotations, sales proposals and technical presentations
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to successful order placement
  • Work closely with internal departments including engineering, production, and marketing
  • Attend trade exhibitions and industry events across the UK and internationally
Qualifications
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding annual sales targets in excess of £1 million
  • Previous experience within packaging machinery, industrial machinery, or engineering sales is essential
  • Strong technical or engineering understanding is highly desirable
  • Experience as a Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or similar role
  • Ability to manage the full sales process from enquiry through to close
  • Strong closing ability with a high conversion rate
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical product value propositions
  • Experience with sales KPIs, forecasting, and strategic sales planning
  • Full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits
  • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
  • Annual performance-related bonus of up to 20%
  • Company car
  • Company phone
  • 8% employer pension contribution
  • Hybrid and remote working available
  • 35 hour working week (flexibility required for travel and deadlines)
  • Annual salary review
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Private medical care (optional)
  • Death in service scheme