Business Development Manager
- Precision People
- Jan 15, 2026
Full time
I.T. & Communications
Management
Job Description
Job role: Business Development Manager
Salary: £50,000
Location: 4 days on the road with 1 day in the Leicester office
A highly successful and growing UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the next phase of its commercial growth.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested, family-run organisation operating at the forefront of laser cutting, fabrication, folding, finishing, and assembly, supplying high-profile customers across engineering, infrastructure, rail, construction, and industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development & Sales
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:
Salary: £50,000
Location: 4 days on the road with 1 day in the Leicester office
A highly successful and growing UK engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the next phase of its commercial growth.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-invested, family-run organisation operating at the forefront of laser cutting, fabrication, folding, finishing, and assembly, supplying high-profile customers across engineering, infrastructure, rail, construction, and industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development & Sales
- Identify, target, and secure new large accounts in line with the business growth strategy
- Develop tailored approaches to engage new and hard-to-reach customers
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, meetings, proposals, tenders, negotiation, and closing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 and strategic accounts
- Maintain an active and structured sales pipeline with consistent outbound activity
- Produce account plans, forecasts, and updates for senior leadership
- Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings
- Work closely with marketing, internal sales, quoting, and production teams to maximise opportunities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers
- Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring excellent service and communication
- Conduct regular client reviews to identify repeat business, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities
- Coordinate internally to ensure technically sound, on-time solutions
- Provide regular sales performance reports and market insight
- Monitor competitor activity and emerging market trends
- Support senior management with commercial strategy and growth initiatives
- Minimum 4 years' experience in B2B sales or business development
- Background in sheet metal fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or related sectors (rail, automotive, construction, industrial)
- Proven ability to win new business and develop key accounts independently
- Strong understanding of technical or engineered solutions selling
- Comfortable working with medium to large corporate customers and procurement processes
- Technically minded, with an understanding of mechanical engineering processes (laser cutting, fabrication, finishing advantageous)
- Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot experience beneficial)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Relationship-driven with a consultative sales approach
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-focused
- Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
- Professional, collaborative, and committed to long-term career development
- Car Allowance
- Life assurance
- Above statutory holiday allowance (with service-related increases)
- 40-hour working week
- Onsite gym
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Company-provided workwear and PPE
- On-site parking and staff canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:
- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty on (phone number removed) between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
- "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.
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