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1. Join a stable, privately owned UK business with long-serving teams (average 13 years)
2. Brand-new role with the freedom to shape your own responsibilities
3. Work with a loyal customer base across diverse sectors
4. Opportunity for national and international travel while delivering high-quality solutions
Business Development Manager
The Role:
An outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual with a growth mindset. As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales growth through new and established clients. This is a blended sales and design role, where you'll be contributing to design concepts, and presenting and selling solutions directly to clients.
Our client is the only UK manufacturer of a full range of heavy and light-duty elasticated shock cords, ropes, and braids which meet current British Standards. These products serve sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Military, Fire & Rescue, Sport & Leisure, Theatre & Entertainment, OEM, and Industrial. Customers benefit from both off-the-shelf products and tailored, bespoke solutions.
Initially, this role will be based at the head office in Bury, with ad hoc travel to customer sites. As the role develops, there may be more field-based work and potential international travel.
Requirements: To be considered for the role you must have a
* Technical appreciation, gained either from an Engineering background.
An appreciation and the ability to read and understand technical drawings would be ideal but not essential
5. Demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills
6. Be energetic, commercially astute, proactive, and flexible in approach
7. Show a positive, driven attitude with the ability to spot and maximise growth opportunities
The Culture:
A supportive, collaborative, and close-knit workplace with highly knowledgeable and passionate employees. The business prides itself on being innovative, customer-focused, and ambitious, while maintaining a culture that encourages development and long-term success.
The Package for Business Development Manager:
* Basic salary £40,000K-£45,000
* quarterly bonus for reaching target
* Pension scheme
* 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
The Company:
Established in 1843, this specialist manufacturer has perfected its niche product range and is the only UK-based company of its kind. With a turnover exceeding £3 million and exciting growth plans, this is a fantastic time to join and play a key role in shaping the future success of the business.
Location: Ideally based within 45 minutes of Bury, but will consider further. The role covers a national area, with occasional international travel.