Business Development Manager - UK & International

Business Development Manager - UK & International

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000+ DOE + Uncapped Bonus/Commission
Location: UK Wide - Remote / Field-Based
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel: UK & International Travel Required

Prestige Recruitment Specialists are working with a well-established and growing provider of industrial ice machine solutions, who are looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the UK and international markets.

With over 30 years of experience, the business specialises in the supply of industrial flake, chip and sub-cooled ice machines, providing bespoke solutions, rental options and ongoing service support to customers across the food processing and manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing new business across the UK and overseas markets, identifying opportunities, developing long-term customer relationships and taking projects from initial enquiry through to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced B2B sales professional who enjoys developing new markets, building relationships and working with technically focused products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the UK and international markets
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers across the food processing, food manufacturing and wider industrial sectors
Promote industrial ice machine sales and rental solutions to new and existing customers
Research and identify new markets, customers and commercial opportunities
Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial prospecting and enquiry through to negotiation and close
Attend customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and industry events both within the UK and internationally
Build and manage a strong, commercially focused sales pipeline
Work closely with internal engineering, technical and service teams to develop solutions tailored to customer requirements
Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the sales process
Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and develop repeat business
Represent the company professionally in domestic and international markets

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially driven
Confident in generating new business and opening doors with new customers
Experienced in B2B sales, business development or technical/industrial sales
Comfortable developing relationships with customers at different levels
Confident working independently and managing a nationwide/international territory
A strong communicator with a professional and consultative approach
Comfortable travelling throughout the UK and internationally when required
Organised, commercially aware and capable of managing a strong sales pipeline
Target-driven with a genuine appetite for developing new businessIndustry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Applicants with backgrounds in industrial equipment sales, engineering solutions, refrigeration, food manufacturing machinery, process equipment or related technical sectors are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive basic salary of £40,000+ for high-potential candidates
Up to £60,000+ DOE for experienced industry professionals
Uncapped commission/bonus structure
Remote and field-based working
UK-wide and international sales territory
International travel and exposure to overseas markets
Strong technical, engineering and service support
Excellent long-term career progression within a growing business

About the Business

With more than 30 years of industry experience, the company is recognised for providing high-quality industrial ice solutions to customers across food processing, food manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

From bespoke ice systems and rapid-deployment solutions through to rental equipment and proactive aftersales support, the business works closely with customers to provide reliable and technically appropriate solutions to their individual requirements.

With established operations and customers across the UK, Europe and USA, this is an opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to contribute to continued international growth.

To apply or find out more, please contact Prestige Recruitment Specialists Limited for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed