Nottingham, Nottinghamshire First Base

Business Development Manager

Location: Remote (with travel as required)
Salary: Up to 42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Bonus, Commissoin & Benefits

A Business Development Manager is required to promote and expand the sale of products within the fabric maintenance market. This is a remote-based role, requiring travel to key locations to engage with existing and potential customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote products to key stakeholders, including procurement teams, site managers, technical safety engineers, work-pack engineers, and materials coordinators within the fabric maintenance and industrial contractor sectors (onshore and offshore).
• Develop relationships with influencers, designers, buyers, and end-users to drive sales.
• Identify new markets and applications.
• Collaborate with the proposals administrator to ensure competitive and successful tender responses.
• Develop and execute global sales action plans targeting pharmaceutical, food & beverage, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries across the UK.
• Maintain and update the customer database using CRM software, ensuring all clients are effectively managed to maximise business opportunities.
• Plan and schedule sales activity and client visits to optimise coverage and cost efficiency.
• Use CRM prospecting functions to assess potential annual spend and support forecasting efforts.
• Deliver presentations to key decision-makers in the onshore/offshore marketplace.
• Track and report on sales activity, ensuring all follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor competitor activity and market conditions, adapting strategies to enhance market position.
• Stay informed on product developments, supporting the introduction of new or improved solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to share customer insights and ensure seamless project execution across other product lines.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven sales experience within the fabric maintenance or industrial insulation market.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, confident, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to 42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme up to 15%.
• Car allowance.
• Commission on completed projects.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions (matched).
• Life insurance (4x annual salary).
• Access to well-being programmes.
• Cycle to work scheme.