Business Development & Sales Coordinator
Location: Leicestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits:
Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive and collaborative team cultureAbout the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business experiencing continued growth. They are now looking to strengthen their commercial team with a driven Business Development & Sales Coordinator to help identify new opportunities, expand market presence, and develop long-term customer relationships.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong sales or business development background who also brings a technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets
Generate, qualify, and convert sales leads into new commercial accounts
Manage inbound and outbound sales enquiries, ensuring opportunities are maximised
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to drive repeat and long-term business
Prepare quotations and proposals, including interpreting technical requirements and specifications
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to support accurate quoting and customer discussions
Conduct market research to identify new sectors, customers, and growth opportunities
Support and attend client meetings to assist with business development activity where required
Work closely with internal engineering, production, and operations teams to ensure customer requirements are met
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular updates on pipeline activity and performance
Support the wider commercial team in achieving and exceeding sales and growth targetsIdeal Candidate:
Previous experience in internal sales, external sales, or business development
Strong technical background within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience within injection moulding, plastics, or similar manufacturing sectors (highly desirable)
Proven ability to generate leads, develop relationships, and close opportunities
Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, results-driven approach
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and sales tools
Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team