Overview
We are a global leader in manufacturing high‑quality metal detectors and checkweighers for the food and pharmaceutical industries. We are investing heavily in UK growth and are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager for the Northwest region.
Salary & Benefits
Basic salary: approximately GBP 60,000
OTE commission: approx. GBP 20,000 (GBP 5,000 guaranteed in year one)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company vehicle or allowance
Access to company benefits package including pension, wellbeing support, and lifestyle benefits
Location
Home based in the Northwest of England. Potential based in Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke on Trent, Preston, Blackburn, Chester, Warrington, Crewe or Stockport.
Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of the Northwest territory, building long‑term, strategic relationships.
* Identify, target and approach new applications and sales opportunities, mainly in food and beverage manufacturing.
* Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
* Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement, operations and senior leadership to deliver the right technical solution.
* Achieve average order values of GBP 15,000–30,000 with one to two sales per order, and three to four orders per month.
Qualifications
* Proven B2B field‑based sales experience, ideally in equipment or components for food, packaging or manufacturing.
* Confident working at both operational and strategic levels.
* Comfortable with longer sales cycles and technical conversations, with ability to close and drive next steps.
* Self‑motivated, organised and proactive in building a territory.
* Enjoy creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.
What Makes This Role Attractive
* Uncapped earning potential with strong accelerators.
* Low‑risk start: year one focuses on learning and activity.
* Autonomy: own region, strategy, and pipeline.
* Market‑leading product lines with strong technical features.
* Global backing with clear growth ambitions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr