Sales/Business Development Manager - Fixings and Fasteners - Newcastle

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a long-established supplier of fixings and fastenings, supporting growth across engineering and manufacturing customers in the North East.

Our client is a respected, family-run business with over 40 years of success in the industry. They are now recruiting for a sales professional to join their small but ambitious team in Newcastle. The role could be shaped around the right candidate’s strengths – either as an Internal Key Account Manager or an External Business Development Manager – with a hybrid focus on managing accounts and developing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and grow existing customer accounts across the Newcastle, Gateshead, and surrounding area

Develop new business within engineering and manufacturing sectors, including heavy engineering, robotics, water, gas, and blue-chip manufacturing

Build strong customer relationships and deliver high levels of service

Support business growth through account retention, expansion, and new opportunities

Potential to progress into a more external role depending on performance and business needs

Candidate Profile:

Background in fixings, fastenings, or a closely related industry (preferred)

Strong technical sales experience within engineering/manufacturing supply chains

Track record of sales success relative to territory size and customer base

Customer-focused with a growth mindset and ability to balance account management with business development

Salary/Package:

External Business Development Manager: up to £50K base + bonus + company car

Why Join?

Family-run business with a supportive culture and growth focus

40+ years of trading history with an established reputation in the market

Hybrid focus on account management and business development

Immediate requirement with a straightforward two-stage interview process

For further information on this role, please contact Kyle Zanninello on (phone number removed) or via email at k.zanninello