Technical Business Development Manager
Premium Technical Manufacturing | Leisure Vehicle Sector
📍 Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
💰 £47,000 Basic + OTE + Company Car
🕒 Monday-Thursday 8:15am-4:45pm | Friday Finish at 1pm
Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a technical mindset and a passion for relationship-led sales?
Do you enjoy building long-term partnerships, developing new markets, and working with innovative engineered products rather than transactional sales?
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international manufacturer operating within the premium leisure vehicle sector. This is a rare opportunity to join an established and growing business renowned for quality, innovation, and customer loyalty across the UK and European markets.
This role offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, and the chance to represent a market-leading technical product range within a specialist industry.
The Opportunity
This is a consultative, relationship-focused technical sales position combining:
New business development
Account management
Technical solution selling
Dealer and OEM relationship management
Industry networking and brand representation
You'll be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing customers across manufacturing, dealer, and specialist technical environments.
The role will involve regular UK travel, customer visits, trade shows, and collaboration with technical teams internally to deliver tailored solutions to clients.
What You'll Be Doing
Identifying and developing new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets
Managing and growing relationships with OEMs, dealers, and key customer accounts
Conducting face-to-face meetings with senior decision-makers and directors
Supporting customers with a consultative and technical sales approach
Understanding customer requirements and aligning suitable product solutions
Working closely with internal technical specialists on bespoke projects and proposals
Reading and interpreting CAD drawings and technical specifications
Producing presentations, sales reports, and commercial updates for leadership teams
Representing the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
Promoting products, offers, and merchandising initiatives across dealer networks
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
Proven B2B business development or technical sales experience
Experience selling within manufacturing, engineering, or technical industries
A strong track record of relationship building and sales growth
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
A technically curious and commercially driven mindset
The ability to understand technical products and specifications quickly
Experience reading CAD drawings or technical documentation
Strong communication and presentation skills
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Highly Advantageous Backgrounds
Experience within any of the following sectors would be particularly beneficial:
Caravan or motorhome industry
Leisure vehicle or RV markets
OEM manufacturing environments
Technical aftermarket products
Specialist engineering or service-led industries
What's On Offer
£47,000 basic salary + uncapped earning potential
Company car
Early Friday finish every week
Paid overtime for occasional weekend events
International travel opportunities
Private healthcare
Excellent pension scheme
Health cash plan
Uniform provided
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing international business
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a genuinely respected technical manufacturer with an outstanding reputation in its market.
You'll be trusted with autonomy, given exposure to major industry players, and play a key role in driving future commercial growth for a premium international brand.
If you enjoy technical sales, relationship building, and working within a specialist industry where quality and reputation matter - we'd love to hear from you.
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