Business Development Manager : CNC Machine Tools (Field Sales, East Anglia)
GBP 45,000 – 50,000 Basic + Uncapped OTE £120,000 – 125,000. High‑spec company car + benefits.
Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a background in CNC machinery, machine tools, or industrial automation? Do you prefer a consultative, solution‑led sales approach rather than quick wins? If you’re looking for a long‑term career with stability, progression, and high earning potential, this could be the role for you.
What’s in It for You?
* A GBP 45,000 – 50,000 basic salary.
* Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE £125,000 per annum.
* High‑spec company car.
* Strong support from technical and applications teams.
* Opportunity to represent a respected brand in the CNC and machine tools market.
* A business that values long‑term careers, not short‑term sales fixes.
The Role: Technical Sales with a Consultative Edge
You’ll act as a trusted advisor, working closely with customers across manufacturing and engineering environments to recommend the right CNC machinery, machine‑tool solutions, and automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop new business opportunities while managing and growing existing key accounts.
* Take a consultative sales approach, identifying customer challenges and matching them with the right technical solutions.
* Work with a broad portfolio including CNC machines, automation solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
* Build long‑term relationships with decision‑makers across engineering, production, and procurement.
* Manage a field‑sales territory across East Anglia, covering new and existing clients.
* Generate and qualify leads via cold calling, client visits, networking, and social media (LinkedIn, industry platforms).
* Deliver technical sales presentations and proposals tailored to customer requirements.
* Maintain accurate pipeline and opportunity tracking using HubSpot CRM.
* Collaborate with internal technical, applications, and commercial teams to develop winning proposals.
* Provide sales forecasts, reports, and quarterly presentations to senior leadership.
* Attend customer events, exhibitions, and partner/OEM visits (including occasional international travel).
* Build strong knowledge of CNC machining, machine tools, and manufacturing processes.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in technical sales, field sales, or business development.
* Background in machine tools, CNC machinery, cutting tools, or industrial automation.
* Strong consultative selling skills – able to understand and solve complex engineering challenges.
* A track record of building long‑term client relationships and repeat business.
* Self‑motivated, professional, and comfortable working in a field‑based role.
Why Join?
This is a company that invests in its people and products. You’ll be part of a team where technical expertise, consultative selling, and relationship building are genuinely valued. If you’re looking to build a stable, high‑earning career in machine‑tool sales, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.
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