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Business Development Manager – Technical Sales 📍 Location: Hybrid – Milton Keynes 2x/week + UK-wide travel
💷 Salary: £55,000 + 20% Bonus + Car Allowance or Company Car
🔧 Industry: Process Equipment / Engineering Solutions

We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of special purpose machinery and process equipment for a variety of industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, dairy, food, beverage, oil & gas and many more. With a robust order book and new product launches in the pipeline, we are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth and long-term client partnerships across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and execute go-to-market and account growth strategies with senior leadership

Identify, research, and qualify new leads using market intelligence tools and platforms

Conduct strategic outreach and support early-stage customer engagement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, customer success) to optimise conversion and retention

Report on sales pipeline activity, lead quality, and market insights to inform business planning

Support account segmentation, customer health tracking, and upsell/cross-sell strategies

What We’re Looking For:
Strong technical/mechanical engineering background (not necessarily in machinery)

5+ years' experience in business development, technical sales, or a related role

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market data into actionable plans

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and market research platforms

Must be commutable to Milton Keynes 2x per week and flexible to travel for customer visits

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