Business Development Manager

Location: UK (Field-Based – UK, Ireland & Europe)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a global manufacturer operating within the vehicle OEM and thermal solutions market. This is a highly commercial, client-facing role that plays a key part in delivering the company’s growth strategy by identifying new opportunities, opening new markets, and developing long-term customer partnerships.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance and Quality, you’ll take full ownership of the sales cycle — from lead generation through to deal close. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role suited to someone who is driven, consultative, and confident engaging with senior decision-makers.

• Proactively identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities
• Open doors with senior decision-makers including Engineers, Directors and CEOs
• Convert warm and cold leads into live commercial projects
• Own the full sales cycle from first contact through to deal close
• Build and maintain a strong, predictable sales pipeline
• Conduct regular customer visits, attend events and exhibitions to generate new leads
• Build long-term, value-driven customer relationships
• Understand customer challenges and requirements to offer tailored solutions
• Carry out market research to identify new opportunities, products and partnerships
• Support growth across the UK, Ireland and European markets
• Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline reporting and sales forecasts
• Provide regular updates on key account activity and future outlook (3, 6 and 12 months)
• Maximise revenue and profitability to meet or exceed budget targets

• Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance and Quality
• Support the Business Development Director to maximise wider sales opportunities
• Contribute to promotional activities, events and communications as required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Business Development–focused role
• Proven track record of delivering sales results in a B2B environment
• Experience with in thermal solutions, automotive, engineering or technical manufacturing (desirable)
• Confident managing longer sales cycles and handling objections
• Strong negotiation, influencing and closing skills
• Highly organised with excellent follow-up discipline
• Consultative sales approach with strong listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Full UK driving licence required

• Competitive salary package
• 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday, 7am–5pm)
• High-visibility role with real commercial impact
• Collaborative, driven and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work on international OEM projects
• Long-term career growth within a global business

If you’re a commercially driven Business Development professional with a passion for winning new business and building long-term client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

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