Business Development Manager

  • Red Rock Partnership
  • Barnsley, Yorkshire
  • Jul 25, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

A UK-based market leader in wear-resistant materials is expanding its commercial team and is seeking a Business Development Manager with strong technical insight and a hands-on background in maintenance or engineering. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant solutions.

If you're a current or former Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer who knows which components fail first and why - and you enjoy solving problems and talking shop with engineers - this could be your next step into a rewarding commercial career.

What We Can Offer

  • A starting salary of up to 50,000 with performance-related bonus
  • The chance to pivot from technical/maintenance work into business development
  • A high-impact, nationwide role with a respected industry player
  • Comprehensive product training and commercial support
  • A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
  • Company vehicle and expenses for travel
  • Real autonomy and the ability to shape your territory and strategy

What to Expect in the Role

You'll be helping industrial clients across the UK solve real-world problems around component wear, plant downtime, and equipment life extension. You'll be responsible for identifying where abrasion-resistant solutions can add value and guiding clients from initial contact through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and targeting key industries and sites that face high wear issues
  • Advising maintenance and engineering teams on wear protection solutions
  • Promoting a range of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant materials
  • Supporting clients with refurbishment, reverse engineering, and product selection
  • Building long-term client relationships and understanding their operational needs
  • Pitching technical solutions and managing the full sales cycle
  • Generating forecasts, tracking pipeline activity, and achieving growth targets

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with strong technical knowledge and people skills. Specifically, you'll bring:

  • A background in industrial maintenance, plant engineering, or similar
  • Familiarity with equipment and components prone to high wear or failure
  • The ability to speak confidently with engineers, maintenance teams, and decision-makers
  • A consultative approach to sales - advising more than selling
  • Self-motivation, time management, and a results-oriented mindset
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

If this is something you would be interested feel free to click "Apply"