Some engineering businesses talk about quality. Others build reputations over decades by delivering it quietly, consistently, and at scale.
This organisation sits firmly in the second category.
They are a global engineering manufacturer with a strong heritage in industrial gearboxes and mechanical power transmission solutions. Their products are trusted by OEMs, end users, and engineering partners across sectors such as energy, water, aggregates, infrastructure, manufacturing, and heavy industry. The UK operation is well established, technically capable, and backed by significant long-term investment.
Due to continued growth in the UK market, the business is now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to take ownership of the South West region.
The role
This is a field-based commercial role with genuine autonomy and technical credibility behind the product range.
You will be responsible for developing sales of industrial gearboxes and geared solutions across the South West, managing a mix of existing relationships and new business opportunities. The role involves engaging with OEMs, end users, consultants, and integrators, identifying replacement, retrofit, and new-build opportunities within rotating equipment and mechanical drive systems.
You will manage opportunities from initial technical discussion through to commercial close, working closely with internal engineering, applications, and service teams to ensure the right solution is delivered.
This is a consultative, technically led sales role rather than transactional catalogue selling.
The person
This role will suit someone with experience selling industrial engineering solutions into the UK market.
You may come from a background in gearboxes, gearmotors, drives, motors, couplings, bearings, or rotating equipment, either from an OEM, manufacturer, or technically focused distributor. You will be comfortable discussing engineering concepts with technically minded customers and able to balance this with a commercial, results-driven approach.
You should be confident opening doors, developing new accounts, and building long-term relationships. Strong organisation, self-motivation, and the ability to manage your own territory are essential.
The opportunity
The role offers the chance to represent a high-quality, globally recognised product range in a region with genuine growth potential. The business has a clear long-term strategy for the UK and provides the support, structure, and technical backing required to build a sustainable sales pipeline.
Location
Covering the South West of England including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Home-based with regular travel across the region.
If you are currently selling mechanical or rotating equipment and feel you could achieve more impact with a stronger product range and a business committed to long-term investment, this role is worth a confidential discussion