Job Description

Business Development Manager - MMO (Southern England)
Location: Reading (covering Southern England)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + 5,600 car allowance + bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a strong track record across industrial, engineering or complex maintenance environments? I'm supporting a leading UK engineering and asset maintenance provider in the recruitment of a Business Development Manager to drive growth across Southern England.
This organisation delivers multi-discipline engineering, maintenance, project and operational support services across a range of regulated and process-driven industries. With over 4,500 employees, 14 UK sites and a reputation for safety, technical expertise and long-term client partnerships, they are well-positioned for further expansion - and this role is pivotal to that strategy.
The Opportunity
As Business Development Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering the business growth strategy across key sectors, including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Process, Power, Pharmaceuticals, Biopharma and broader industrial markets.
Your focus will include:

• Driving new business growth through proactive market engagement and innovative BD strategies
• Achieving sales and gross profit targets aligned with regional and national goals
• Networking with senior stakeholders to identify, nurture and convert opportunities
• Identifying emerging opportunities and new markets, contributing to strategic planning
• Supporting the development of sector strategies and regional BD plans
• Leading negotiations and guiding deals through to contract award and implementation
• Managing long-term customer relationships, enhancing client satisfaction and retention
• Leveraging CRM tools to manage pipeline, reporting and activity tracking
• Supporting marketing and proposal efforts, including win theme development
• Working closely with operational leaders to ensure Key Accounts are developed and maximised

This is a high-impact position suited to someone who thrives on autonomy, senior-level engagement, and delivering tangible commercial results.
About You
To be a strong fit, you should have:

• A successful track record in Business Development and sales conversion at a senior level
• Experience across Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Process, Power or Pharma (strongly preferred)
• Exposure to multi-discipline maintenance frameworks, construction projects or turnarounds
• Operational understanding gained from customer-side or supply-chain roles
• Excellent communication skills, able to produce compelling proposals and presentations
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• A self-motivated, target-driven, relationship-led approach
• HNC/HND/Degree-level qualifications (preferred)
• Willingness to travel extensively across Southern England (Reading-based role)

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a respected engineering services provider with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a culture built around collaboration, quality and technical excellence. You'll play a central role in shaping the future sales pipeline and developing valuable long-term client partnerships.
If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail or are interested in being considered, please get in touch and I'll be happy to support your application.

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