Business development manager - south east

Business Development Manager (South East)Up to £50,000 Basic DOE
Uncapped Commission ( Extra £15,000 - £20,000 OTE)
Company Car + Fuel Card + Pension + Healthcare Cash Plan

Are you a driven Business Development Manager who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships?

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to develop and expand their customer base across the South East region. This is a field-based role focused on generating new business opportunities whilst maintaining and developing existing customer relationships within the quarrying, mining, construction and heavy industrial sectors.

This is not a desk-based sales position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being out in front of customers, identifying opportunities, developing strategic relationships and growing market share within an established territory.

Key Responsibilities of a BDM:

Develop and grow sales throughout the South East region.

Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.

Develop strategic customer plans and sales forecasts.

Conduct regular customer visits and site meetings.

Research market trends, competitor activity and growth opportunities.

Work closely with internal sales, marketing and customer support teams.

Establish partnerships with key stakeholders across the industry.

Support customers with enquiries, quotations and day-to-day account management.

Maintain CRM records and pipeline management activities.

The Person

Proven experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or Key Account Management.

Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, construction, quarrying, mining, heavy machinery or similar industrial sectors.

A strong track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.

Experience managing customer pipelines and sales forecasting.

Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

Excellent presentation and communication abilities.

Good commercial awareness and business acumen.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own diary.

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

A full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

£45,000 - £50,000 basic salary DOE

Potential flexibility to £55,000 for exceptional candidates

Uncapped commission structure

Typical earnings of £15,000 - £20,000+ per annum

Company VW Passat

Fuel Card (including personal use)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service (an extra day for each year, up to 5 extra days)

Company Pension (3% Employer Contribution)

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Discounts & Benefits Platform

Full Product Training

Ongoing Career Development

Candidates should ideally be based within:

Reading

Oxford

Luton

Cambridge

North London

Kent

Maidstone

Surrounding South East areas