Business Development Manager
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 14 August 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing manufacturing business. This role is focused on driving new business growth, winning new customers and developing long-term commercial partnerships across a range of sectors.
Alongside securing new clients, you will also be responsible for maintaining and growing a small portfolio of key accounts, ensuring customers continue to receive a high level of service and support.
This position would suit a driven sales professional who enjoys the challenge of identifying opportunities, opening doors and converting prospects into long-term customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across key markets
* Develop and execute business development strategies to support company growth
* Build relationships with new prospects and decision-makers
* Conduct sales meetings, presentations and site visits where required
* Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award
* Maintain and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met
* Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial agreements
* Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for growth
* Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts
About You
* Proven track record in business development, sales or commercial management
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors is highly desirable
* Strong networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
* Ability to generate and convert new business opportunities
* Commercially minded with a proactive approach
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently
* Full UK driving licence
Alongside securing new clients, you will also be responsible for maintaining and growing a small portfolio of key accounts, ensuring customers continue to receive a high level of service and support.
This position would suit a driven sales professional who enjoys the challenge of identifying opportunities, opening doors and converting prospects into long-term customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across key markets
* Develop and execute business development strategies to support company growth
* Build relationships with new prospects and decision-makers
* Conduct sales meetings, presentations and site visits where required
* Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award
* Maintain and develop a portfolio of existing customer accounts
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met
* Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial agreements
* Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for growth
* Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts
About You
* Proven track record in business development, sales or commercial management
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial sectors is highly desirable
* Strong networking, negotiation and relationship management skills
* Ability to generate and convert new business opportunities
* Commercially minded with a proactive approach
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently
* Full UK driving licence