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Business Development Manager - OEM - Drive Systems
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LS1, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Consulo First are proud recruitment partners to one of the world’s most respected and technically advanced manufacturers of complete drive solutions. With a heritage rooted in precision German engineering, this organisation has built a global reputation for innovation, reliability, and performance across geared motors, industrial gearboxes, and frequency inverters.
[Their products power critical applications in manufacturing, logistics, food processing, energy, and beyond — and their UK business continues to thrive as they invest in growth and customer partnerships.
They are now seeking a Business Development Manager (UK Wide) to help drive new business and strengthen existing relationships across OEMs, system integrators, and industrial end users. This is a high-impact, autonomous role suited to someone who combines deep technical understanding with commercial flair.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing sales across the UK, managing key accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities. Working closely with the company’s engineering and applications teams, you’ll deliver tailored drive and automation solutions that meet each customer’s technical and commercial needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Grow market share through proactive business development and account management.
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Identify and pursue new opportunities within OEM, end-user, and system integrator networks.
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Promote a comprehensive portfolio including geared motors, industrial gear units, frequency inverters, and drive systems.
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Develop long-term strategic relationships with decision-makers, engineers, and procurement teams.
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Collaborate with internal technical teams to ensure solution alignment and customer satisfaction.
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Prepare and deliver technical presentations, quotations, and commercial proposals.
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Monitor market activity, competitor developments, and emerging industry trends.
About You
You’ll be a technically minded sales professional with a strong background in mechanical power transmission, drives, or automation — someone equally comfortable in front of engineers as they are negotiating with senior stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
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Proven track record in external sales or business development within mechanical, electrical, or industrial automation sectors.
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Strong understanding of geared motors, gearboxes, variable speed drives, or related motion control products.
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Experience selling into OEMs, system integrators, or industrial end users.
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Solid commercial and technical acumen with consultative sales ability.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing a UK-wide territory.
Desirable:
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Experience in sectors such as food & beverage, logistics, materials handling, energy, or water/wastewater.
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Understanding of automation, control systems, or electromechanical integration.
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Established network within UK manufacturing or process industries.
Qualifications:
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HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent experience).
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Full UK driving licence required.
The Offer:
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Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
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Attractive performance bonus and company car or car allowance
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Home-based position with national coverage
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Genuine progression opportunities within a globally recognised engineering brand
If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, technical sales, and building long-term partnerships, this is a rare opportunity to join a business renowned for its quality, culture, and innovation — and to help shape its next phase of growth in the UK market.
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