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External Business Development - Dudley - Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £44,000 per annum
Benefits: Company car & mobile phone | 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years) |
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday 8:00am–4:30pm
About the Role
A leading manufacturing business is looking for a proactive and strategic External Business Development Executive to drive growth across the UK manufacturing sector. This is more than a sales role - it’s an opportunity to identify, secure, and nurture new partnerships nationwide while having direct influence on the business’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
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National Outreach: Travel across the UK to identify and engage new clients within the manufacturing sector.
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Relationship Building: Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with engineers, buyers, and key decision-makers in SMEs and large corporations.
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Autonomous Scheduling: Take ownership of your diary and appointments, managing your own working week.
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Strategic Communication: Present services confidently to both technical and commercial audiences.
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Insightful Reporting: Produce detailed visit reports to inform business strategy and enhance client engagement.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience selling to engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication companies.
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Knowledge of the steel industry and ability to read technical drawings is highly desirable.
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Confident with digital tools for managing appointments and reporting.
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Full, clean UK driving licence.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently reporting directly to senior leadership.
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Join a forward-thinking team where initiative, innovation, and impact are valued.
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Play a key role in the growth and strategic direction of the business.
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Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to shape your role while building lasting client relationships.
Interested?
If you’re a strategic, self-driven professional with a passion for building strong business relationships and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply todayDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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