Business Development Manager
Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Office-based role with Customer Site visits
South Leicester LE18
£40,000 – £45,000 salary per annum
Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus
We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Business Development Manager to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our subcontract sheet metal services. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role.
Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar.
Key Responsibilities: Business Development Manager
Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach
Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders
Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry
Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide
Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries
Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients
Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen
Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
Reporting directly to the Managing Director
Key Candidate Requirements: Business Development Manager
Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
Experience in a technical sales role or similar
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Competent with technical drawings and specifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software
Salary/Package
£40,000-£45,000 per annum + comms
Performance Related Bonus
33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
Company Pension Scheme
39-hour working week
Mon – Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm
Annual car allowance
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm
If you’re passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships then please get in touch!
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