Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Business Development Manager – East Midlands
·       Field Based Role
·       Industrial Valves & Flow Control – Valves, Actuators, Seals, Motors, Drives, etc.
·       Salary up to £59,000 + Bonus OTE 20%
·       Car/Car Allowance provided
·       Benefits include Pension (8% employer contribution), health plan, 25 days holiday, retail discounts.

I’m working with a leading engineering business that’s looking to appoint an Business Development Manager to cover the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded sales professional with strong knowledge of valves or flow control equipment to join a respected name in the sector.

About the Role

This is a customer-facing position that combines technical expertise with proactive sales development. You’ll take full ownership of the East Midlands territory, managing established accounts while driving new business opportunities.

You will:

• Provide technical sales support and expert advice on valve systems, including isolation, control, and safety solutions.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships across all levels.
• Develop new business through solution-based selling and strategic territory management.
• Prepare accurate, detailed quotations and follow up to successfully convert enquiries.
• Collaborate with internal engineers and commercial teams to deliver professional customer responses.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to shape local sales strategy.
• Promote approved service partners and support growth across the UK network.
• Achieve agreed targets and report regularly on performance.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a technically confident salesperson with experience in valve, flow control, or industrial equipment sales. You’ll bring both commercial acumen and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to the role.

• Background in engineering or industrial equipment sales.
• Strong knowledge of valves and flow control systems (e.g. isolation, control, safety).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
• Highly organised with strong territory management and business planning skills.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Professional, persistent, and relationship-oriented approach.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

The Package

• Basic salary up to £59,000
• Up to 20% annual bonus
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health and retail benefits
• Uniform and equipment provided

If you’re an experienced technical sales professional who enjoys developing long-term relationships and driving growth within a field-based environment, this could be the ideal next step.

To apply, please send your CV or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.