Business Development Manager

Involve Recruitment (Midlands) Ltd are recruiting for an Applications Business Development Manager for a UK wide Electrical Distributor covering the South East of England region (Ipswich down to Canterbury)

The Application Business Development Manager is responsible for growing sales across a designated territory by winning new customers, expanding existing accounts, and providing application-focused solutions. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role combines business development, consultative sales, and account management within the industrial automation sector.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop new business by identifying and securing opportunities within target markets.

* Grow existing customer accounts to increase profitable sales.

* Understand customer applications and recommend appropriate automation products and technical solutions.

* Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal technical teams.

* Manage key accounts, customer visits, follow-ups, and the overall sales pipeline.

* Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales and project updates.

* Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

* Experience in industrial automation or technical sales.

* Strong business development and consultative selling skills.

* Excellent communication, organisation, and customer relationship management.

* Commercially aware, self-motivated, and target-driven.

* Competent with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems.

Package - £40,000 to £47,000 plus Hybrid Vehicle, fuel card, company credit card, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays PLUS CHRISTMAS SHUT DOWN, private healthcare and bonus