Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location:

Burntwood, Staffordshire

Salary:

45k plus commission and benefits

Working Arrangement:

Full-time, permanent

Sector:

Manufacturing

About the Company:

We are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning manufacturer of innovative and sustainable waste management solutions. With a strong reputation for excellence, they provide high-quality incineration and cremation systems to over 150 countries worldwide. They serve a broad range of industries including medical, agricultural, pet crematoria, and aquacultural sectors.

Role Overview:

They are seeking a dynamic and results-driven

Business Development Manager

to lead growth strategies, expand market presence, and drive global sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with proven sales success and leadership ability to make a significant impact with a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and develop new business opportunities across domestic and international markets. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, distributors, and internal teams. Lead sales negotiations, manage contracts, and close deals. Provide accurate sales forecasts and support production planning. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform growth strategies. Represent the client at trade shows, exhibitions, and international events. Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, setting KPIs and tracking performance. Mentor, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve targets. Drive development of new growth opportunities and product expansion.

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role. Strong commercial awareness and ability to negotiate high-value contracts. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to travel internationally. A second language (such as French, Spanish, Arabic, or German) is highly desirable. Experience in the waste management, engineering, or manufacturing sector is a plus. Passionate, driven, and able to bring energy to the team.

Benefits of the Role:

Competitive salary with performance-based commission. Career development opportunities within a growing international business. Supportive and collaborative working culture. Engagement with innovative, sustainable technologies. Above-market pension scheme. Enhanced holiday allowance. Office-based role with some travel required, shorter working day on Fridays. Open to visa sponsorship for the right candidate. Comprehensive leave policies (sick, bereavement, maternity/paternity). Death in Service benefit. Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing. Regular team-building activities. Free on-site parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay UK visa sponsorship
Application question(s):

Do you speak any additional languages?
Experience:

sales or business development: 5 years (preferred) management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person