Regional Business Development Manager

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established family‑run business that has over 20 years’ experience supplying handling equipment. The Regional Business Development Manager will lead growth across the South‑East, focusing on manual and electric pallet trucks, and will split time between client visits and collaboration with the internal account team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet regional targets.
• Generate new business by contacting potential clients and creating leads.
• Conduct face‑to‑face meetings with customers 2‑4 days per week.
• Work closely with the Internal Account Manager to achieve sales goals.
• Identify and develop opportunities within each industry in the region.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to the sales team.
• Maintain a focus on 80 % new business and 20 % existing account development.

Required profile

• Proven experience selling to warehousing, distribution, logistics or retail organisations.
• Hunter mentality with a strong drive to acquire new customers.
• Passionate, energetic and able to motivate internal teams.
• Excellent communication and empathy towards customers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary £50,000 per year.
• Commission of 20 % of wage plus company bonuses based on sales targets.
• Laptop provided.
• Opportunities to work across a diverse range of handling equipment.