Business Development Manager – North Region

About the role

We are a leading global manufacturer of industrial consumables and surface‑finishing solutions seeking a progressive Business Development Manager to drive growth across the North region, covering the M62 corridor. The role is home‑based and involves frequent visits to manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities

• Split focus 50/50 between direct OEM customers and distribution partners.
• Develop a balanced mix of new business and account‑management opportunities across the territory.
• Re‑engage dormant and lapsed accounts to uncover growth potential.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through implementation.
• Deliver annual sales revenue of approximately £1 million, with a strong emphasis on new‑business generation.
• Conduct site visits to understand customer applications and provide technical recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with distributors to support growth within key industrial sectors.

Required profile

• Proven track record of selling into manufacturing environments, preferably to OEMs in automotive, aerospace, engineering or related sectors.
• Experience working with distributor‑led sales channels and building successful partner relationships.
• Ability to identify technical challenges and propose commercially viable solutions.
• Experience managing a territory remotely and working autonomously.

What we offer

• Basic salary up to £55,000 per year.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Company car.
• Annual bonus of around 20 % of salary.
• Life cover at 3 × salary.