Our West Sussex client is a specialist mechanical engineering manufacturer and is now seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager. They work globally in a specialist market and are proud to be the only UK manufacturer of this type of product. This is an export sales position (region to be discussed/agreed), with limited UK sales activity. General Responsibilities Support existing customers and dealers Expand customer base Identify and appoint new dealers Follow up existing clients from extensive database and generate new enquiries Increase market share Raise Company profile Attend exhibitions Typically one week per month overseas travel Based at the factory, North Worthing, West Sussex Experience/Attributes A mechanical engineering background is essential (a formal qualification would be an advantage) 3 to 5 years proven track record in sales of specialist capital equipment (e.g. pumps, industrial cleaning equipment, industrial plant, rotating equipment etc.) Export sales experience and working with overseas dealers would be an advantage, but not essential. Target driven Pro-active Additional Information £40k basic salary plus 1% commission on sales achieved over £500k. Company car (or allowance) Laptop and mobile phone Company credit card Work place pension scheme (after qualifying period) 25 days holiday (plus statutory holidays) Private health care (after qualifying period) Hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break 3 month trial pe