Regional Business Development Manager - South East

Regional Business Development Manager - South East

Our client is a well-established Automation Machinery manufacturer specialising in industrial safety engineering. Due to expansion, they are seeking a Business Development Manager who excels in industrial automation or machinery safety, with a proven track record of building and managing strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, results-oriented, and eager to thrive in a supportive but fast-paced environment.

• Take a proactive approach to identifying, engaging, and securing new business opportunities, focusing on winning business from new or underdeveloped accounts.
• Drive growth by exceeding sales targets through strategic prospecting, outreach, and tailored solutions.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key accounts while maintaining a strong emphasis on attracting new clients.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies and account plans aimed at unlocking untapped potential in the market.
• Leverage your technical expertise to deliver compelling proposals and solutions that align with customer needs and priorities.
• Actively manage and expand a robust sales pipeline, overcoming objections and closing deals to achieve maximum profitability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competition, continuously refining your approach to capture emerging opportunities.
• Participate in occasional travel to our European headquarters for training and development.

• 4-6 years' experience in industrial automation or machinery safety organisations.
• HNC/HND in engineering or a related technical field.
• Understanding of production processes and machinery safety solutions & services.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems.
• Proven ability to generate new business by identifying opportunities and delivering tailored solutions, while strengthening relationships with existing clients to drive long-term growth.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays, with early starts and late finishes as required.

• Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus
• Car Allowance: 6,600 annually or the option of a company vehicle.
• Generous company-contributed pension
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 extra days for seasonal shutdown, and all UK bank holidays.
• Training and Development: Comprehensive onboarding and continuous learning opportunities via our UK and European operations.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.