- Salary
- £50k – £55k/yr
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GoHire
Description
Business Development Manager – Lifting & Engineering Consultancy
£55,000 basic salary
£6,000 car allowance or company car
Fuel card
33 days’ holiday
Do you combine lifting industry knowledge with the commercial confidence to win new business?
We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a specialist lifting and engineering consultancy supporting clients with complex lifting projects.
This opportunity suits a polished, credible sales professional who can open doors, build relationships and turn technical conversations into commercial opportunities. You will understand the lifting industry and be confident representing a specialist consultancy in front of customers, from operational teams through to senior decision makers.
The opportunity
Working closely with the leadership and technical teams, you will develop new business and grow customer relationships across lifting consultancy, lift planning, assurance and engineering services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identifying and winning new customers through proactive prospecting, networking and meetings.
Building relationships with decision makers responsible for lifting operations and engineering projects.
Understanding customer requirements and working with technical colleagues to develop suitable proposals.
Managing opportunities from initial introduction through to negotiation and securing the work.
Expanding existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional services.
Maintaining a clear sales pipeline and taking ownership of business development activity.
What we are looking for
Lifting industry knowledge is essential, alongside a proven track record in sales or business development.
A polished, professional approach and strong presentation skills.
The ability to build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders.
A proactive approach to winning new business, supported by consistent follow-through.
Strong questioning, proposal and negotiation skills.
Commercial judgement and the ability to sell the value of specialist expertise.
Your background could include lifting consultancy, crane hire, heavy lifting, lifting equipment or related engineering services. You must be able to demonstrate both relevant industry knowledge and success in a customer-facing commercial role.
To find out more, contact Craig McDonald for a confidential conversation or apply with your CV.