Technical Business Development Manager
Premium Technical Manufacturing | Leisure Vehicle Sector
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £47,000 Basic + OTE + Company Car
Working hours: Monday‑Thursday 8:15am‑4:45pm | Friday Finish at 1pm
Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a technical mindset and a passion for relationship‑led sales?
Do you enjoy building long‑term partnerships, developing new markets, and working with innovative engineered products rather than transactional sales?
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international manufacturer operating within the premium leisure vehicle sector. This is a rare opportunity to join an established and growing business renowned for quality, innovation, and customer loyalty across the UK and European markets.
This role offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, and the chance to represent a market‑leading technical product range within a specialist industry.
The Opportunity
This is a consultative, relationship‑focused technical sales position combining:
* New business development
* Account management
* Technical solution selling
* Dealer and OEM relationship management
* Industry networking and brand representation
You will be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing customers across manufacturing, dealer, and specialist technical environments.
The role will involve regular UK travel, customer visits, trade shows, and collaboration with technical teams internally to deliver tailored solutions to clients.
What You'll Be Doing
* Identifying and developing new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets
* Managing and growing relationships with OEMs, dealers, and key customer accounts
* Conducting face‑to‑face meetings with senior decision‑makers and directors
* Supporting customers with a consultative and technical sales approach
* Understanding customer requirements and aligning suitable product solutions
* Working closely with internal technical specialists on bespoke projects and proposals
* Reading and interpreting CAD drawings and technical specifications
* Producing presentations, sales reports, and commercial updates for leadership teams
* Representing the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
* Promoting products, offers, and merchandising initiatives across dealer networks
What We're Looking For
* Proven B2B business development or technical sales experience
* Experience selling within manufacturing, engineering, or technical industries
* A strong track record of relationship building and sales growth
* Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision‑makers
* A technically curious and commercially driven mindset
* The ability to understand technical products and specifications quickly
* Experience reading CAD drawings or technical documentation
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Highly Advantageous Backgrounds
* Caravan or motorhome industry
* Leisure vehicle or RV markets
* OEM manufacturing environments
* Technical aftermarket products
* Specialist engineering or service‑led industries
What's On Offer
* £47,000 basic salary + uncapped earning potential
* Company car
* Early Friday finish every week
* Paid overtime for occasional weekend events
* International travel opportunities
* Private healthcare
* Excellent pension scheme
* Health cash plan
* Uniform provided
* Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing international business
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a genuinely respected technical manufacturer with an outstanding reputation in its market.
You will be trusted with autonomy, given exposure to major industry players, and play a key role in driving future commercial growth for a premium international brand.
If you enjoy technical sales, relationship building, and working within a specialist industry where quality and reputation matter, we'd love to hear from you.
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