Business Development Manager

  • SRG
  • Jul 30, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager required, based in the Midlands. Potential candidates will hold a degree in Chemistry or Material science and recent experience in technical sales or working in technical setting with a desire to go into sales.

Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Midlands
Salary: (phone number removed) + uncapped bonus
Term: Permanent

SRG are currently working with a material supplier with a focus on innovative research or production areas. The company is currently recruiting a Business Development Manager to join their team to help develop existing clients and in additional new business. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Chemistry or Material science and have recent experience in technical sales or working in technical setting with a desire to go into sales.

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday, plus additional Christmas Shutdown, Birthday leave, and three well-being days a year!
  • Personal injury salary protection
  • Supported volunteering with an additional day's leave to recognise this.
  • Provided with a phone, laptop, and Remarkable (we aim to minimise paper use)


Role:

  • Responsible for positioning this company as the preferred supplier for their products.
  • Secure new business by identifying and targeting potential opportunities, developing positive sales-focused relationships, and closing deals
  • Build lasting relationships with existing customers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored solutions

Person:

  • Recent B2B technical sales experience, preferably in the advanced materials or equipment industry or academia-focused sales.
  • A science or engineering background, either through a relevant degree or commercial experience, is essential.

Exceptional communication and people skills, allowing you to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and effectively present and explain the company's products.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Tom on (phone number removed).

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