External Business Development Manager

Location: Milton Keynes & London (Field-Based)
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering / Metal Cutting
Salary: Competitive Salary + Commission + Company Car

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an ambitious and commercially driven External Business Development Manager to join an established business specialising in high-quality metal cutting solutions, including bandsaw blades, circular saw blades and associated technical services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional to take ownership of an established geographical territory, developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing customers across Milton Keynes and London.

Working within the manufacturing and engineering sectors, you will be responsible for identifying prospective customers, understanding their requirements and promoting a range of specialist products and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across Milton Keynes and London.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, maximising account potential.

• Proactively visit customers across the territory to generate new opportunities and increase sales.

• Identify opportunities within the metal processing, steel, manufacturing and engineering industries.

• Promote a range of bandsaw blades, circular saw blades and associated technical services.

• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions.

• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and close sales opportunities.

• Manage the full sales process, from initial prospecting through to securing new business.

• Maintain accurate records of customer activity, sales pipelines and future opportunities.

• Work closely with internal sales and technical teams to ensure excellent customer service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an external sales, field sales or business development role.

• A proven ability to generate new business and develop existing customer accounts.

• Experience selling into manufacturing, engineering, metals, steel or industrial markets would be advantageous.

• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Commercially minded, target-driven and motivated by achieving sales growth.

• Comfortable managing your own diary and working independently across a designated territory.

• Full UK driving licence.

What''s on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary.

• Commission structure with earning potential.

• Company car.

• Opportunity to take ownership of an established geographical territory.

• The chance to join a specialist business with an established reputation within the metal cutting industry.

• Ongoing product and technical training.

• Long-term career development opportunities.

If you are an ambitious Business Development professional looking for your next opportunity within the manufacturing and engineering sectors, we would be keen to hear from you.