Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Nuneaton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Account Management Lead Generation CRM (HubSpot) Communication Market Research Quotation Preparation Customer Relationship Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager

Location: Nuneaton | Salary: £35k - 45k per year + Bonus | Type: Permanent, On-site

Job Details

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking precision manufacturing and fabrication company as a Business Development Manager. With over 40 years of expertise in delivering high-quality engineered solutions, this company is an ISO-certified leader in innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a role where your skills will directly contribute to strategic growth and success, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

  • Proactively identify and engage with potential customers, building relationships aligned with the company's manufacturing capabilities.
  • Manage a strong pipeline of leads, responding promptly and professionally to sales enquiries across multiple channels.
  • Work closely with internal teams to assess feasibility, estimate production costs, and deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
  • Prepare accurate, professional quotations and convert qualified leads into confirmed sales.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and performance metrics to ensure sales targets and KPIs are achieved or exceeded.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to drive business growth.

What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
  • Strong ability to qualify and manage leads through the sales pipeline, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and build lasting customer relationships.
  • Experience collaborating with procurement, production, and design teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) and a keen understanding of market trends and competitor activities.

Additional Information

Contact: Natalie Smith - [contact hidden] | Phone: [contact hidden]
Job Ref: 71400
Sector: Manufacturing | Function: Sales

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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