Business Development Manager 6909

FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED · UK wide

Business Development Manager 6909 at FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, across the UK. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
8 Oct 2026
Sector
Business Development

Reference https://first-base.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-6909-6909/

About the role

Business Development Manager 6909

Location
Home Based, UK (Field-Based Travel Required)

Hours
Full Time | Permanent

Salary
Up to £35,000 per annum DOE
 

Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager

  • Promote the ContraFlex® product range to key stakeholders within the OEM market across the UK, with potential for global expansion
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement teams, designers, engineers, project managers and supply chain contacts
  • Develop new business opportunities within the data centre and high-temperature exhaust aftercare (SCR) markets
  • Identify and develop new markets, applications and customers for the ContraFlex® product range
  • Work closely with Sales Engineers to prepare competitive tenders and quotations to secure new business opportunities
  • Manage and maintain customer information using CRM systems, ensuring effective account management and pipeline visibility
  • Plan and manage sales activity and customer visits to maximise market coverage across the UK
  • Deliver professional product and service presentations to both technical and commercial audiences
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends, providing insight to strengthen market position
  • Support ongoing product development and the launch of new products to maintain competitive advantage

Key Skills of a Business Development Manager

  • Previous experience within technical sales, ideally within insulation, heating/cooling, power generation or a related technical sector
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple opportunities effectively
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility with both technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Self-motivated, proactive and driven with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-up ability
  • Full UK driving licence preferred due to field-based travel requirements

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Up to 6% matched pension contribution
  • Life insurance (4x annual salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, mental health support and legal consultations
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and additional leisure benefits

To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell  on [phone removed] for more information.

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https://first-base.co.uk/current-jobs

First Base Employment acts as a recruitment agency for permanent and temporary roles within the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.

Reference: https://first-base.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-6909-6909/ · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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