Business Development Manager
Position: Business Development Manager
Region: Central England / UK
Sector: Acoustic Composite Panels
Salary: Circa £45,000 – £55,000 (more dependent upon experience) + car + bonus + benefits
Business Development Manager – Technical Building Products / Acoustic Solutions
£45,000 – £55,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus + Company Car + Benefits
Field-Based | UK-Wide Travel | Home-Based
Our client is a specialist UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-performance solutions into industrial, construction, infrastructure and specialist project environments. Following significant investment and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead the development of an innovative acoustic product range with substantial market potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who enjoys opening new markets, creating opportunities and building a product proposition from the ground up, rather than inheriting an established territory.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will take ownership of a growing acoustic solutions product portfolio, identifying new applications, developing customer relationships and converting opportunities into profitable sales.
You will play a key role in increasing market awareness, securing specifications and building long-term commercial success across a range of sectors including:
Industrial and manufacturing environments
External acoustic screening projects
Air source heat pump applications
Local authorities and highways
Health & safety-driven projects
Plant and machinery noise reduction
Commercial and infrastructure developmentsWorking closely with technical specialists and senior leadership, you will help shape the future direction of the product offering while driving revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across target markets.
Build relationships with contractors, consultants, specifiers, end users and other key stakeholders.
Secure specifications and convert opportunities into profitable orders.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract award.
Develop and grow channel, partner and distributor relationships where appropriate.
Conduct market research and provide competitor and customer intelligence.
Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and activity updates.
Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings.
Work closely with technical colleagues to ensure successful specification and project delivery.About You
We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate a successful track record in technical business development, ideally within one or more of the following sectors:
Building products
Construction products
Acoustic or noise-control solutions
HVAC
M&E
Industrial products
Infrastructure
Specialist manufacturing
Building envelope systemsYou may currently be a Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or Technical Sales Engineer looking for a more entrepreneurial opportunity.
We are looking for someone who is:
A proactive new business developer who enjoys opening doors and creating opportunities.
Commercially ambitious and motivated by earning potential.
Comfortable operating autonomously within a growing SME environment.
Able to build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders.
Organised, disciplined and focused on converting opportunities into revenue.
Curious, consultative and customer-focused.Direct experience within acoustic solutions would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's On Offer?
£45,000 – £55,000 basic salary
Uncapped bonus structure
Company car
25 days holiday plus birthday leave
Pension scheme
Home-based role with significant autonomy
Direct exposure to senior leadership
Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a product line
Future career progression as the business expandsWhy Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a business with excellent technical capability, ambitious growth plans and a product offering that has significant untapped potential. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a visible impact, influence strategy and build a highly rewarding long-term career.
If you thrive on developing new business, enjoy technical sales and want to be part of a growing success story, we would love to hear from you.
For further information on this Business Development Manager role, apply online and one our team will be in touch.
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