Business Development Manager – Industrial Sales (South West)
Bristol / South West | Field-Based
Thorite | Part of Flowtech plc
Thorite, part of the Flowtech plc Group, is looking for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of a key South West territory, driving growth across industrial and manufacturing customers.
This is a field-based role suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building relationships, and winning new business in a competitive B2B environment.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for developing and executing a territory sales strategy, growing existing accounts, and securing new business across sectors including engineering and manufacturing.
Working closely with technical and internal teams, you’ll deliver tailored solutions across:
* Compressed air systems
* Fluid power solutions
Key Responsibilities
* Drive new business development and manage key accounts across the region
* Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and maintenance stakeholders
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order conversion
* Develop account plans, forecasts, and pipelines to deliver growth targets
* Deliver technical proposals and value-based solutions
* Collaborate with internal sales, engineering, and technical teams
About You
* Proven experience in Business Development, Field Sales, or Technical Sales
* Strong track record of selling into industrial or manufacturing sectors
* Experience managing a territory and delivering revenue growth
* Commercially driven with strong negotiation and closing skills
* Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
* Experience in fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, or compressed air, or an engineering background.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary + bonus
* Autonomy to manage and grow your territory
* Backing of a market-leading engineering group
* Strong technical support and career development opportunities
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