Job Description
Strategic Business Development Manager (New Markets & New Business)
Location: UK (Flexible)
Package: £55,000 - £70,000 + Bonus, Company Car and other benefits
Elevation Recruitment are excited to to be the retainer partner to Oilgear in their hunt for a strategic, commercially sharp Business Development Manager whose primary mission is simple: win new business and open new markets.
This is not an account management or “farm the existing customers” role. It is a hunting role focused on:
* Identifying new sectors, new customers, and new opportunities
* Opening doors that aren’t currently open
* Turning cold prospects into long-term strategic clients
* Building a strong, sustainable pipeline of high-value opportunities
You’ll work closely with senior leadership and technical teams to shape go-to-market strategy, target priority industries, and position their capabilities in new markets.
Why Join?
* A role with real influence on company growth strategy
* Backing from a strong technical and delivery team
* Freedom to shape markets rather than just service them
* A Global business that is genuinely investing in growth!
What We’re Looking For
* Proven track record in new business sales / business development (ideally in engineering, industrial, fluid power or adjacent)
* A hunter mindset – you enjoy opening doors, creating opportunities, and winning new logos
* Comfortable selling high-value, technical or consultative solutions
* Strong strategic thinking: you can spot market opportunities, not just respond to enquiries
* Confident, credible, and able to operate at senior decision-maker level
* Self-motivated, driven, and highly accountable for results
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial skills