Business Development Manager (Machine Protection)

This is a remote position.

Business Development Manager - Machine Protection Doors

Location: Remote (UK-wide) with occasional travel to Sheffield (1-2x/month)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (Ideally around £60K) + Quarterly Bonus + Car Allowance

We're looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead the growth of Machine Protection Door (MPD) solutions across the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team focused on delivering high-value safety automation solutions to manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Grow specifications, sales, and profitability across the UK machine protection door market.
2. Identify and develop high-quality project opportunities, sharing insights across internal teams and wider networks.
3. Build and strengthen relationships with integrators, line builders, OEMs, and end-users to drive project wins.
4. Maintain accurate records in the CRM, keeping track of opportunities, project documentation, and pipeline updates.
5. Contribute to brand growth through targeted sales and marketing initiatives.
6. Monitor and report on industry trends, market intelligence, and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve.

What We're Looking For:

1. Strong background in machine protection, industrial safety, or automation environments.
2. Excellent commercial and numerical skills for pricing, cost assessments, and margin analysis.
3. Experience in a customer-facing, B2B sales role, ideally within a technical product environment.
4. Self-motivated and confident working independently while contributing to a wider team strategy.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms; able to analyse specs and produce effective sales presentations.

The Package:

1. Base Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (aiming for ~£60K depending on experience)
2. Bonus Scheme: Up to 10% of annual salary per quarter, based on performance
3. Car Allowance: £650/month
4. Remote Role: Work from anywhere in the UK, with 1-2 days/month in the Sheffield office
5. Travel: Required for UK customer site visits
6. Benefits Include: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work, employee discount portal, wellbeing programme, and learning & development support