Business Development Manager

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Drive new business and expand client relationships for conveyor automation in UK & Ireland

25 days ago ago

£65,000 - £70,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

England, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Your recruiting firm

Founded by industry expert Ashley Beck after spotting flaws in traditional agencies, the firm launched with a mission to simplify global recruitment.
Operating internationally, they’ve filled roles across the UK, US, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea and the Benelux region.
They focus on mid‑ to senior‑level positions in automation, materials handling and technical operations.
Revenue streams come from retained and contingency search assignments for global manufacturers and logistics providers.
Typical projects include sourcing talent for robotics, pallet racking, forklifts, conveyors, machine vision and IoT roles.
They’ve built long‑standing partnerships through deep discovery processes that go beyond quick placements.
An unusual strength is the dual‑base setup in the UK (Tamworth) and US (Milwaukee), enabling transatlantic reach.
Their founder’s background across multiple agencies fuels a consultative, relationship‑driven approach.

Role

Description

relationship management

brand representation

technical collaboration

conveyor solutions

business development

sales cycle

As the Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving new business and expanding existing relationships within logistics, e-commerce, retail, and parcel distribution sectors. You’ll manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to project handover working closely with engineering and service teams to deliver best-in-class conveyor solutions.

Manage and grow relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners.
Represent the brand at trade events and industry forums, promoting innovation and reliability.
Work collaboratively with internal technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Deliver tailored conveyor and automation solutions to major parcel and logistics operators.
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities across UK & Ireland.

Requirements

commercial acumen

consultative sales

capital equipment

automation sales

c-level engagement

logistics experience

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to lead consultative, solution-based sales.
Proven track record in capital equipment, conveyor systems, or automation sales.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-level stakeholders.
Experience selling into parcel, logistics, warehouse, or e-commerce environments.