Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Business Development Manager
Location: National
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus commission, company car/car allowance, fuel card/mileage, phone, laptop, company pension and 25 days holiday excluding statutory days.

Are you a driven sales professional with a strong technical understanding of stainless steel fabrications? Do you have the commercial acumen to develop new business while nurturing long-term relationships within the municipal and industrial water sectors? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead growth opportunities for our specialist stainless steel and fabricated solutions. This role is pivotal in expanding our presence across the water industry, developing strong client relationships, and ensuring our products and services meet the sector’s high standards.

 Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the municipal and industrial water sectors.
• Develop and manage long-term client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Promote and sell a range of stainless steel, sheet metal, pipework and structural steel as well as process kit and associated scope for water treatment and fabricated products tailored to client needs.
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations and proposals.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support the estimating team with commercial input; estimating experience is highly advantageous.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to the company’s overall growth strategy.

 About You

• Proven track record in business development or technical sales, ideally within the water, engineering or preferably fabrication industries.
• Strong understanding of stainless steel fabrications and their applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Estimating or costing experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Based within a commutable distance of Derby, with willingness to travel as required.

 What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus.
• Company vehicle/allowance.
• Opportunity to represent a respected and growing business within a specialist sector.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities as the business continues to expand.