New Business Development Manager

Onsite (5 days per week)
Full-Time Permanent

About the Role

We are working with a highly creative and technically driven product design and engineering consultancy that specialises in transforming early-stage ideas into fully engineered, manufacturable products.

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded New Business Development Manager to take ownership of new business generation within a fast-paced, design-led environment where engineering, innovation, and commercial thinking intersect.

As a New Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business growth by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers, and converting early-stage conversations into long-term client partnerships.

This role suits someone who enjoys combining commercial strategy with technical curiosity and wants to directly influence business growth in a highly innovative environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Lead Generation

• Identify and target new business opportunities across relevant industries
• Generate new business leads via LinkedIn (including Sales Navigator), Google Ads, email outreach, cold calling, and networking
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified prospects
• Engage and influence senior decision-makers within target organisations
• Use a solution-selling approach to understand client challenges and position tailored offerings effectively

Opportunity Development & Conversion

• Qualify inbound and outbound leads effectively
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen when assessing opportunity value and potential
• Translate client needs into structured commercial opportunities
• Support the creation of compelling, value-led proposals
• Collaborate with senior leadership on early-stage commercial discussions

Client Engagement

• Act as the first commercial point of contact for new enquiries
• Build strong, trusted relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Present technical and design capabilities in a consultative, solution-led manner
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the sales cycle

Commercial Strategy Support

• Contribute to go-to-market strategy and messaging development
• Provide market insight, competitor intelligence, and client feedback
• Support continuous improvement of conversion rates and commercial processes

Proposal Development (Progression Opportunity)

• Support early-stage proposal development and scoping
• Learn how technical and commercial proposals are structured
• Progress into full ownership of proposals and presentations
• Develop capability to lead opportunities end-to-end

About You

We are looking for a highly driven, commercially focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Essential:

• Experience in business development, sales, or client acquisition
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset
• Ability to quickly understand technical or service-based offerings

Desirable:

• Experience within engineering, design consultancy, or technical services
• Familiarity with product development or manufacturing environments
• Experience using CRM systems and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Understanding of consultative or solution-based selling

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing, highly respected design and engineering consultancy
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Clear progression into greater commercial ownership
• Creative, collaborative working environment
• 5 days onsite role within a highly engaged team
• Flexible start times supporting work–life balance
• The chance to directly influence business growth and success

If you are a commercially driven individual looking to step into a high-impact New Business Development Manager role within a technical, design-led environment, this is a standout opportunity.