Business Development Manager – Automotive & Automation Solutions – Midlands – £50–70k Car Role: Business Development Manager – Bespoke Automation Location: West Midlands, UK (Hybrid) Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Industry: Automotive, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 DOE Company Car We are supporting a well-established UK-based engineering business specialising in bespoke automation solutions for automotive and industrial customers. The company designs and delivers custom automation systems, test benches, poka-yoke solutions, tooling, and production equipment, with project values ranging from £5k to £1m. They are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across automotive, automation, and manufacturing sectors. This is a commercially focused role, combining new business generation with close internal collaboration to turn customer requirements into technically sound, costed solutions. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the internal sales team to develop and convert new business opportunities Identify and engage new customers across automotive, automation, and related engineering sectors Visit customer sites to understand requirements and build long-term relationships Collaborate with Project Managers and technical teams to evaluate customer needs Support the creation of costings, proposals, and quotations for bespoke automation projects Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to order placement Represent the business professionally with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, partners, and end customers Ideal Candidate Profile Proven background in business development, technical sales, or account management Experience selling into automotive, automation, manufacturing, or engineering environments Comfortable discussing technical requirements and translating them into commercial solutions Strong relationship-building skills with customers at all levels Confident managing both small and large-value projects (£5k–£1m) Willingness to travel across the UK for customer meetings Commercially driven, organised, and able to work cross-functionally Location & Working Pattern Based in the West Midlands 1–2 days on site, remainder flexible UK travel required for customer visits Why Join Join a stable, growing engineering business with a strong reputation Sell high-value, genuinely bespoke automation solutions Work closely with experienced technical and project delivery teams Competitive salary, company car, and long-term progression opportunities If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly at dan.avila@everec.co.uk for a confidential discussion.