Business Development Manager, Nationwide

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a growing sales team, with a focus on a specialist insulation product range.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the product range to key stakeholders within the OEM market across the UK, with potential for international expansion.
• Engage with procurement teams, supply chain professionals, designers, engineers, and project managers.
• Act as the primary contact for key OEM accounts, building strong relationships and expanding existing agreements.
• Develop opportunities within sectors such as data centres and high-temperature exhaust aftercare markets.
• Identify and pursue new markets, applications, and customer opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers to produce competitive and compelling tenders and quotations.
• Maintain and update customer records within a CRM system to maximise sales opportunities.
• Plan and manage sales activity, including regular travel to client sites across the UK.
• Build relationships using CRM tools, understanding customer needs and forecasting potential spend.
• Deliver professional presentations to both technical and commercial audiences.
• Track sales activity, prepare reports, and ensure timely follow-up on all opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to strengthen market position.
• Support ongoing product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in technical sales, ideally within insulation, heating/cooling, power generation, or a related sector.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow through effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical and commercial stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance of £6,500 per annum
• Quarterly commission scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus (up to 15% of base salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions (matched up to 6%)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• Employee assistance programme (including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and legal advice)
• Additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme

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