Business Development Manager (Racking/Shuttle Systems)

Alexander James Recruiting
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
8 months ago
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14 Sep 2025 (8 months ago)

Alexander James Recruiting is working with an international provider of fully automated and semi automated pallet shuttle’s seeking an energetic and ambitious individual to assist them in developing their success in the UK market. With a strategic plan in place and excellent earning potential this is a fantastic long term opportunity for a capable sales professional within the warehousing/intralogistics sphere.

 Responsibilities

Develop a key understanding of the companies range of innovative & premium pallet shuttle products 
Form and develop relationships with key warehouse automation integrators, racking & storage manufacturers’ & distributors and other routes to market
Where possible, develop relationships with end user’s to include OEM’s, FMCG and 3PL’s
Conduct site survey’s and detailed quotations in order to sell pallet shuttle systems effectively 
Attend various customer exhibitions and have the flexibility to travel where and when required Requirements

The company require an individual who is a self-starter and able to develop relationships successfully via various revenue streams. It is essential you have a strong sales track record from within intralogistics having worked either in warehouse automation/robotics, racking & storage, material handling or similar. Experience of the full range of racking & storage products is highly desirable. Knowledge of shuttle systems would be preferable though not essential but a general warehousing appreciation and the ability to provide a consultative approach is essential. 

Benefits

Competitive basic of up to £60k
Excellent, uncapped commission with the potential to earn £80k-£120k genuinely achievable 
Competitive Car Allowance
Potential other benefits 
Opportunity to join a fast growing business in the UK with excellent growth potential The Company

An international group, our client is an innovative manufacturer within the warehousing and intralogistics sphere. In addition to providing pallet shuttle systems they also work heavily in supplying automated parking. Their products are premium and well integrated with various software. Due to success across North America and elsewhere, they’re now looking to continue to expand their operations into Europe where they already have a strong base

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