Overview

The Company
A leading engineering solutions provider, specialising in fluid system components and services, is looking for a Technical Field-Based Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Berkshire region.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and maintaining sales within a defined territory, while expanding the portfolio of products and services sold to both new and existing accounts. The role involves building strong relationships, increasing market penetration, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

This is a customer-facing position that requires someone commercially driven, technically minded, and capable of working independently while also contributing as part of a wider sales team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and secure new business opportunities.
• Prepare thoroughly for customer meetings with relevant samples, technical knowledge, and background research.
• Manage and develop key accounts strategically to maximise growth.
• Ensure regular and meaningful contact with customers across the territory.
• Identify customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Achieve sales and activity targets, including journey planning and call preparation.
• Implement a robust territory plan to maximise efficiency and coverage.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Provide detailed call reports and maintain accurate records of all customer activity.

The Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years\' experience in engineering sales
• Previous experience working with or selling into the MOD
• Experience within a process engineering environment
• Proven track record in business development
• Background in solution selling
• Previous hands-on engineering experience would be highly advantageous
• Eligible to gain security clearance
• Holds an engineering qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Uncapped OTE.
• Company car.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Life insurance.
• Discounted gym membership