Michael Page Sales
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager at Michael Page Sales, based in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
Reference 57431912
About the role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales of technically engineered equipment within the food sector. You will manage complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities from initial identification through to contract award
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the industrial engineering and food processing equipment sector. They are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team and support continued growth and operational success
Description
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the food industry.
- Manage the full sales lifecycle, including specification, tendering, negotiation and contract award.
- Build long-term relationships with international key accounts, end users, partners and agents.
- Position complex engineered solutions based on customer requirements, regulatory considerations and lifecycle value.
- Develop strategic account plans, maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and monitor market activity.
- Collaborate with engineering, applications and project teams to produce proposals and ensure effective project handovers.
Profile
A successful Business Development Manager should have:
- Proven experience selling high-value capital equipment or engineered solutions within the food or bakery sector.
- Demonstrable success managing long, complex sales cycles involving multiple decision-makers.
- Strong consultative selling, commercial negotiation and relationship-management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and internationally.
- Knowledge of industrial food processes, supported by an engineering or technical qualification, is highly desirable.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
- Bonus scheme.
- Car allowance.
- Private health cover.
- Pension scheme.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
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Reference: 57431912 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via Michael Page Sales
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