Business Development Manager£Competitive plus excellent benefitsHybrid - Sheffield HQ 1 day p/wkElevation Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Preformed Windings to help them recruit a highly driven and results-focused deal-closer from the manufacturing industry to lead the strategic growth of their international client base. This is not an entry-level sales role — it is a high-impact business development position for someone with the commercial acumen and industry credibility to open doors and close complex, high-value deals.The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing new key accounts aligned with business goals to expand market share, diversify revenue, and strengthen our competitive position. Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:• Lead generation & deal-closing: Proactively source and convert high-potential leads into long-term clients• Strategic market entry: Research and develop go-to-market plans for targeted international sectors• Contract negotiation: Manage end-to-end sales cycles, leading commercial negotiations to secure profitable agreements• Account management: Build and grow strategic partnerships that support long-term business goals• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with marketing, operations, and engineering to align client needs with business capabilitiesWhat We’re Looking For:• Proven success in closing significant B2B deals in the manufacturing industry, ideally engineering-focused• Experience selling into sectors such as Nuclear, Hydro, or Energy infrastructure is advantageous but not essential • Background in high-voltage rotating electrical equipment or coil/bar sales desirable but not essential• Strong commercial negotiation and strategic relationship-building skills• A curious, value-focused mindset with the ability to listen, adapt, and identify opportunity• Experience managing international accounts and market expansion• Results-driven, ambitious, and confident in high-stakes client environmentsThis role requires frequent international travel and the ability to work autonomously, with weekly in-person collaboration at their South Yorkshire facility.Elevation Recruitment Group are the retained partner on this role and any direct or third party CVs will be forwarded to us as part of this process.
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Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 10 days
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Business Development Manager position at Preformed Windings offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, with a hybrid work model based in Sheffield, requiring one day per week in the office.
- The role is aimed at experienced candidates with a proven track record in closing significant B2B deals, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
- Key responsibilities include lead generation, strategic market entry, contract negotiation, and account management to foster long-term client relationships.
- Ideal applicants should have experience in international account management and possess strong commercial negotiation skills, with a focus on high-stakes environments.
- Frequent international travel is required, and candidates should be results-driven and ambitious to support the company's strategic growth.
