Business Development Manager
CV-LibraryManchesterpermanentPosted: 30 April 2026
Apply NowBusiness Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Required to join a leading global engineering manufacturer.
The successful Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving new business development and managing key accounts across various industries, primarily in the water, food, and chemical sectors. You will focus on selling engineered solutions, including pressure vessels, silos, liquid and powder handling systems, and pipework systems. The role combines business development with key account management.
The Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Will ideally have experience selling industrial engineering products, preferably pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains or similar mechanical products into the water, food, and chemical sectors.
Package:
£50,000 - £60,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Total earnings up to £100,000+ (base + commission)
Tax-efficient commission scheme
Car allowance, laptop, and mobile
Pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBusiness Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Responsibilities:
Drive new business development for industrial engineered products and services, including pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products.
Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts across the water, food, and chemical industries.
Identify and develop sales opportunities within the water, food, and chemical industries.
Provide expert knowledge on technical aspects of the products, such as pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products.
Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure timely project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Fully remote role with nationwide travel for site visits and client meetings.Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Requirements:
Previous experience in Business Development, Key Account Management, or Sales Engineering, ideally selling industrial engineered mechanical products or services.
Experience selling industrial engineering products into the water, food, and chemical sectors.
Experience in pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products would be advantageous.
Proven ability to manage accounts and develop new business independently.
A technical engineering background (e.g., HNC, HND, Degree) is desirable.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to negotiate and build long-term client relationships.
Full clean driving license and willingness to travel nationwide
The successful Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will be responsible for driving new business development and managing key accounts across various industries, primarily in the water, food, and chemical sectors. You will focus on selling engineered solutions, including pressure vessels, silos, liquid and powder handling systems, and pipework systems. The role combines business development with key account management.
The Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Will ideally have experience selling industrial engineering products, preferably pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains or similar mechanical products into the water, food, and chemical sectors.
Package:
£50,000 - £60,000 base salary (depending on experience)
Total earnings up to £100,000+ (base + commission)
Tax-efficient commission scheme
Car allowance, laptop, and mobile
Pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBusiness Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Responsibilities:
Drive new business development for industrial engineered products and services, including pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products.
Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts across the water, food, and chemical industries.
Identify and develop sales opportunities within the water, food, and chemical industries.
Provide expert knowledge on technical aspects of the products, such as pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products.
Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure timely project delivery and customer satisfaction.
Fully remote role with nationwide travel for site visits and client meetings.Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Requirements:
Previous experience in Business Development, Key Account Management, or Sales Engineering, ideally selling industrial engineered mechanical products or services.
Experience selling industrial engineering products into the water, food, and chemical sectors.
Experience in pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, valves, conveyors, mixers, refrigeration plant, fabrication, chains and associated products would be advantageous.
Proven ability to manage accounts and develop new business independently.
A technical engineering background (e.g., HNC, HND, Degree) is desirable.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to negotiate and build long-term client relationships.
Full clean driving license and willingness to travel nationwide