Business Development Manager
Location: Suffolk (Fully remote if not local)
Salary: Up to £60,000 including bonus & company car (some flex on this)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible remote)
Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays (33 days total)
About the Company
Our client provides high-quality solutions and services to UK manufacturing businesses, helping them meet complex safety regulations. Part of a larger group with a £450m+ turnover, the company is in an ambitious growth phase, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
The Role
We're seeking a Business Development Manager with an engineering or mechanical engineering background for a high-impact, customer-facing sales role. You'll manage around 40 live quotations, assess technical drawings and customer requirements, and prepare accurate cost estimates. There's a clear progression path toward Head of Business Development.
This role suits someone from a machinery, engineering, or service-based background. Technical training in machinery safety will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate accurate, detailed quotations and tenders
Review engineering drawings, technical documents, and RFQs
Assess labour, materials, and project risks to determine pricing
Provide technical guidance and manage sales from quotation to order
Collaborate with leadership, service, and training teams to validate feasibility and pricing
Maintain CRM activity, follow up on quotations, and convert bids into orders
Expand business development into UK and international markets as the company grows
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience estimating time-based quotations with cost and time breakdowns
Background in machinery safety or service-based industries
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Strong numerical, costing, and commercial skills
Desirable Skills / Knowledge:
Knowledge of PUWER, Machinery Directive, or Supply of Machinery Regulations
Professional qualifications such as CMSE®, CECE, FSEng
Familiarity with UK, European, and International standards
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Company car and mobile phone
Structured training program with clear progression opportunities
Life assurance and employee assistance program
Flexible work-from-home arrangements