Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Europe (German or French speaking)

We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in safety-critical solutions, specialising in mitigating risks in harsh working environments. Their innovative technologies, including trapped-key interlocking systems and bespoke safety solutions, protect people, ensure productivity, and safeguard business reputations.

Operating across industries such as railway systems, energy, industrial manufacturing, and loading bay operations, they deliver cutting-edge solutions trusted by customers worldwide.

Backed by the resources and reputation of a multinational parent company, we integrate expertise and foster innovation to address the complex needs of our clients.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Development Manager, fluent in either German or French to drive growth in France and Germany, expanding our client’s presence across Europe. This role is ideal for a technically minded sales professional with a strong understanding of engineering who is passionate about safety-critical technologies.

What’s in it for you?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to the dynamic and growing industrial safety sector, improving workplace safety and compliance.
• Global Reputation: Represent innovative solutions backed by a well-established multinational parent company.
• Regional Autonomy: Tailor and implement strategies for key European markets, making a tangible difference.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment that values innovation and cross-brand collaboration.
• Career Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and leadership within a global organisation.

 Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop client relationships in Germany and France, focusing on the rail, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Promote and demonstrate tailored safety solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure customer needs are effectively addressed.
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and managing sales pipelines.
• Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows.

 Essential Criteria:

• Fluent in German (preferred) or French.
• Strong technical understanding or background in engineering.
• Ability to effectively communicate with engineers and technical teams.

 Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in the European rail market, particularly Deutsche Bahn or similar organisations.
• Financial acumen, including budget management and forecasting.

Work Location

• Split between client-facing (50% initially, increasing to 75%) and remote work.
• Regular travel to the Sheffield HQ (approximately 2 days every 2 weeks).

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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