External Business Development - Dudley - Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £44,000 per annum Benefits: Company car & mobile phone | 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years) | Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday 8:00am–4:30pm About the Role A leading manufacturing business is looking for a proactive and strategic External Business Development Executive to drive growth across the UK manufacturing sector. This is more than a sales role - it’s an opportunity to identify, secure, and nurture new partnerships nationwide while having direct influence on the business’s growth. Key Responsibilities * National Outreach: Travel across the UK to identify and engage new clients within the manufacturing sector. * Relationship Building: Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with engineers, buyers, and key decision-makers in SMEs and large corporations. * Autonomous Scheduling: Take ownership of your diary and appointments, managing your own working week. * Strategic Communication: Present services confidently to both technical and commercial audiences. * Insightful Reporting: Produce detailed visit reports to inform business strategy and enhance client engagement. What We’re Looking For * Proven experience selling to engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication companies. * Knowledge of the steel ind...