Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Location: Suffolk (Fully remote if not local) Salary: Up to £60,000 including bonus & company car (some flex on this) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible remote) Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays (33 days total) About the Company Our client provides high-quality solutions and services to UK manufacturing businesses, helping them meet complex safety regulations. Part of a larger group with a £450m+ turnover, the company is in an ambitious growth phase, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. The Role We're seeking a Business Development Manager with an engineering or mechanical engineering background for a high-impact, customer-facing sales role. You'll manage around 40 live quotations, assess technical drawings and customer requirements, and prepare accurate cost estimates. There's a clear progression path toward Head of Business Development. This role suits someone from a machinery, engineering, or service-based background. Technical training in machinery safety will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Generate accurate, detailed quotations and tenders Review engineering drawings, technical documents, and RFQs Assess labour, materials, and project risks to determine pricing Provide technical guidance and manage sales from quotation to order Collaborate with leadership, service, and training teams to validate feasibility and pricing Maintain CRM activity, follow up on quotations, and convert bids into orders Expand business development into UK and international markets as the company grows Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience estimating time-based quotations with cost and time breakdowns Background in machinery safety or service-based industries Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Strong numerical, costing, and commercial skills Desirable Skills / Knowledge: Knowledge of PUWER, Machinery Directive, or Supply of Machinery Regulations Professional qualifications such as CMSE®, CECE, FSEng Familiarity with UK, European, and International standards Benefits: Competitive salary Bonus scheme Company car and mobile phone Structured training program with clear progression opportunities Life assurance and employee assistance program Flexible work-from-home arrangements