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Business Development Manager

West Midlands Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Technical Sales professional to join a leading sensor manufacturer to cover their Midlands territory. The role will be targeting key OEM customers across a wide variety of Factory Automation sectors, whilst working closely with key distribution partners.
  • Fantastic opportunity to join a Sensor Manufacturer with growth ambitions
  • Career development opportunities for the right individual

About Our Client

With over a century of innovation, my client is a global leader in sensor technology. Operating in more than 20 countries and trusted by a wide network of partners, we specialise in factory automation and high-performance sensor applications.

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Central band of the UK. This is a high-potential region, where you will be the go-to expert for cutting-edge sensor technologies.

You'll be working with OEMs, end-users and distributors to build deep technical and commercial relationships and increase sales. If you're a strategic hunter with strong technical acumen and the drive to work independently, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

  • Grow sales by targeting new and existing OEM customers and channel partners.
  • Deliver tailored technical solutions based on customer needs and budgets.
  • Drive business development through product presentations, training, and joint sales visits.
  • Partner with key distributors in order to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support.
  • Attend trade shows, conferences, and marketing events.
  • Regularly report on sales activity, forecast trends, and additional market intelligence.

The Successful Applicant



Experience: Previous track record in B2B solution sales and account management, ideally within industrial automation.

Education: Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent) however relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Technical Aptitude: Comfortable with sensor technologies, industrial automation (e.g., drives, PLCs), and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).

Personal Attributes: An independent sales professional that has a proven track record of overachieving sales targets.

Travel: Able to cover the Midlands territory, with overnight stays when required as well as international travel.

What's on Offer

Competitive packaged depending upon experience

Contact
Jack Chambers
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6748708
Phone number
+44 113 388 9072

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Chambers
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9072
Job reference
JN-052025-6748708