Business Development Manager – Mechanical Engineering

Location: Sheffield, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 + Bonus scheme

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This client, a well-established and respected name in the mechanical engineering sector, is seeking an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to join their senior leadership team.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving profitable growth through strategic sales planning, proactive business development, and strong customer engagement. This is a key position within the management team, focused on expanding market reach, increasing sales penetration, and securing medium to high value customer orders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute sales professional with a mechanical engineering background to take a lead role in shaping the future of a growing business.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in business development or technical sales within the mechanical engineering industry
• Strong understanding of engineering solutions, project scope, and technical proposals
• Experience working with CRM systems and a structured approach to sales management
• A proactive, analytical, and customer-focused mindset

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans aligned with company growth targets
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across key market sectors
• Managing key accounts and nurturing long-term customer relationships
• Leading the creation and follow-up of technical proposals and quotations
• Representing the company at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings
• Monitoring sales performance and contributing to management-level decision-making

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus scheme
• Working Week: 37 hour working week
• Holiday: 33 days holiday per year (25 days + 8 statutory)
• Health: Contributory Scheme
• Pension: Provided
• Life Insurance: Included

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance.