Business Development Manager
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West MidlandspermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowBusiness Development Manager - Precision Engineering Solutions
Location: UK (Field-Based, South)
Salary: Up to £70,000 Basic + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
This role is built for a technically qualified sales professional who understands precision engineering - not just selling, but how things are made.
You'll be driving new business for a well-established manufacturer delivering high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions into complex, high-spec industries (including aerospace, defence, energy, industrial, and advanced manufacturing).
This is a consultative, engineering-led sales role. You'll work closely with customers to interpret drawings, understand specifications, and position the business as a trusted manufacturing partner - not just a supplier.
What You'll Be Doing
Winning new business for precision CNC machining and complex engineered components
Engaging with engineering, technical, and procurement stakeholders
Interpreting customer requirements, drawings, and specifications
Managing long, multi-stage sales cycles from initial engagement through to contract award
Developing strategic relationships with OEMs and Tier-level manufacturers
Collaborating closely with internal engineering teams to shape solutions
Building a strong pipeline and delivering against revenue and margin targets
What We're Looking For
Engineering qualification (essential) - e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar
Proven track record in technical / engineering-led sales (e.g. CNC machining, precision engineering, fabrication, or similar)
Ability to confidently engage with design engineers and technical stakeholders
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings
Experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills
Self-sufficient, driven, and comfortable in a field-based roleSector experience (Aerospace/Defence) is beneficial but not essential - we're more interested in your engineering mindset and solution-selling capability.
What's in It for You
Up to £70,000 basic salary
20% performance bonus
Company car or allowance
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Clear scope to grow and shape your territory
Why Join?
You'll be part of a highly capable precision engineering business with strong technical backing and the ability to deliver complex, high-value work.
This is an opportunity to:
Sell engineering solutions, not commodities
Work with technically credible colleagues and customers
Build long-term partnerships in demanding industries
Play a key role in shaping commercial growthIf you're an engineer who moved into sales - and want a role where your technical background is genuinely valued - this is the kind of position that will suit you.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Location: UK (Field-Based, South)
Salary: Up to £70,000 Basic + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
This role is built for a technically qualified sales professional who understands precision engineering - not just selling, but how things are made.
You'll be driving new business for a well-established manufacturer delivering high-precision CNC machining and engineered solutions into complex, high-spec industries (including aerospace, defence, energy, industrial, and advanced manufacturing).
This is a consultative, engineering-led sales role. You'll work closely with customers to interpret drawings, understand specifications, and position the business as a trusted manufacturing partner - not just a supplier.
What You'll Be Doing
Winning new business for precision CNC machining and complex engineered components
Engaging with engineering, technical, and procurement stakeholders
Interpreting customer requirements, drawings, and specifications
Managing long, multi-stage sales cycles from initial engagement through to contract award
Developing strategic relationships with OEMs and Tier-level manufacturers
Collaborating closely with internal engineering teams to shape solutions
Building a strong pipeline and delivering against revenue and margin targets
What We're Looking For
Engineering qualification (essential) - e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar
Proven track record in technical / engineering-led sales (e.g. CNC machining, precision engineering, fabrication, or similar)
Ability to confidently engage with design engineers and technical stakeholders
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings
Experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills
Self-sufficient, driven, and comfortable in a field-based roleSector experience (Aerospace/Defence) is beneficial but not essential - we're more interested in your engineering mindset and solution-selling capability.
What's in It for You
Up to £70,000 basic salary
20% performance bonus
Company car or allowance
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Clear scope to grow and shape your territory
Why Join?
You'll be part of a highly capable precision engineering business with strong technical backing and the ability to deliver complex, high-value work.
This is an opportunity to:
Sell engineering solutions, not commodities
Work with technically credible colleagues and customers
Build long-term partnerships in demanding industries
Play a key role in shaping commercial growthIf you're an engineer who moved into sales - and want a role where your technical background is genuinely valued - this is the kind of position that will suit you.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes