Business Development Manager Basic salary up to £50,000 per annum quarterly bonus Rural location between Daventry & Northampton - hybrid opportunity Monday to Friday - 39 hours per week Our client, a specialist Engineering manufacturer based between Daventry and Northampton, is recruiting for a permanent Business Development Manager. Our clients products includebespoke torque measurement systems, instrumented couplings and driveline solutions, installed and used at some of the worlds most advanced companies in aerospace, defence, energy, automotive and advanced R&D. The Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across key global markets. This role is ideal for a technically minded sales professional who enjoys long sales cycles, consultative selling and working closely with engineering teams. This position will have responsibility for developing business across the UK and European markets, with a strong emphasis on customer engagement through regular travel. You will be responsible for prospecting & developing new business opportunities, managing strategic accounts, and supporting a global network of customers, partners, and agents. Benefits: Performance related bonus paid quarterly Company car / car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays Private medical scheme Death in service Income protection benefits Contributory pension scheme Job Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities across targeted sectors and regions. Manage and grow key customer accounts, building long-term relationships at engineering and management level. Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to define customer requirements and propose technical solutions. Prepare and follow up commercial offers, tenders, and technical proposals. Support and coordinate with international agents and partners where applicable. Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and industry events. Provide market feedback to support product development, strategic planning, and identification of new product opportunities as they arise. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales. Background in engineering, industrial equipment, test systems, or instrumentation. Experience in aerospace, turbomachinery, defence, power generation or automotive testing. Knowledge of torque measurement, couplings, driveline systems, or dynamometers. Comfortable working internationally and managing long sales cycles. Willing to travel between 30% to 50% - predominantly within the UK with some overnight stops. Please apply with a copy of your CV in the first instance