Job Description
Are you an 'effortless door opener' and 'A1 relationship-builder' with B2B sales experience?... and are you looking for a position with a genuinely above-market average salary and uncapped bonus potential?
Macildowie are working with this client based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their small but growing UK-based team. This position is in the manufacturing industry, so you must be comfortable showing customers around the 'shop floor' on a B2B basis.
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 basic (with uncapped bonus potential)
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Flexibility: Hybrid
The role
This position is focused on developing and winning new business opportunities for bespoke projects, finding customers' pain points, introducing bespoke/custom solutions to them and taking them through layers of meetings to build the relationship and earn their trust. You will:
Identify and engage new prospects through networking, exhibitions, cold outreach and referrals
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior decision makers
Manage a consultative, multi-stage sales cycle including proposals, tenders, audits, and site visits
Work on medium to large scale, multi-year contracts
Develop creative approaches to generate leads, while also making use of some existing warm opportunities
Collaborate closely with internal technical and operational experts throughout the sales process
What we're looking for:
Proven track record in B2B sales or business development within a custom or consultative environment
Comfortable selling capability and solutions rather than commodity products
A natural networker and relationship builder with the ability to open doors
Experience of navigating complex, high-trust sales cycles
Background in a technical, project-led or manufacturing environment preferred, though transferable skills will be considered
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and able to generate momentum in long lead-time sales cycles
What's in it for you?
Uncapped bonus and commission potential, with realistic opportunity to significantly increase base earnings
Long-term stability and a "hire to stay" culture with average tenure well above market norms (average 15 years)
Exposure to a global business with diverse opportunities for progression and international travel!
Autonomy, flexibility, and an environment where you are treated as a professional
A chance to play a pivotal role in driving growth at a key site
Clear evidence of promoting from within and providing international career opportunities
Additional information:
Candidates must be based within commutable distance of the site
UK and International travel required, including attendance at trade shows and industry events
In the first few months, a strong on-site presence will be expected to embed you in the business
The sales cycle is long, detailed, and consultative ... patience and persistence are essential
If you are a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional with the ability to generate and convert opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.
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