BMS Performance
Business Development Manager
Milton Keynes
£45k – £55k/yr
Posted 3 days ago
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Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Industrial Lubricants
About the Opportunity
- Field sales role focused on selling industrial lubricants to manufacturing industries
- Career development in international sales, with opportunities to grow globally over time
- Join a high-quality, competitively priced British manufacturer with 75+ years of heritage
- Profitable, stable, and astute family-run business with double-digit growth
The Role
As Business Development Manager – East of England, you will:
- Grow sales of premium yet competitively priced lubricants for industrial applications
- Focus on high-value sectors such as glass, petrochemical, and marine (equipment exposed to extreme conditions)
- Take a consultative approach, conducting site surveys and crafting customised proposals
- Build relationships with distributors (e.g., Cromwell Tools, Eriks) across branch locations
- After establishing a strong network, secure international sales opportunities (e.g., 1 week per quarter travelling)
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The Company
- A leading British lubricant manufacturer with a proven quality-to-price ratio
- Close-knit team culture where effort, impact, and loyalty are prioritised
- Commitment to market expansion and sustained revenue growth
Requirements
- Proven technical field sales experience, particularly in MRO or industrial/heavy manufacturing markets
- Willingness to travel internationally and work road-based
- Strong consultative, problem-solving sales approach
- Professional, ambitious mindset with a record of career progression
- Requires a full valid driving licence
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Benefits
- £45,000–£55,000 base salary + DOE (Discretionary Bonus)
- Generous monthly commission (high target: £7k in Year 1)
- Car allowance: £500/month + enhanced mileage reimbursement
- 5% company contribution to pension + life assurance
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Location Preference
- Ideal areas: Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, Slough, Reading, Guildford, Oxford
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Skills
Field Sales
Industrial Sales
Consultative Selling
Problem Solving
Technical Sales
MRO Sales
Presentation Skills
Ambition
Driving Licence