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Business Development Manager - Factory Automation

Posted: 28/11/25
Recruiter:LORD SEARCH & SELECTION
Reference:3035781080
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£50,000 - £55,000 Annual 15% bonus + BYD Exec Car
Location:Reading, Oxfordshire
Description:

Factory Automation
South UK - Home based
Up to 55,000 basic + 15% bonus + BYD Exec Car + Laptop + Mobile + Full Company Training

Our retained client is seeking a dynamic, remote home working Business Development Manager to cover the South of the UK.

You will be engaging with existing customers across the Automotive, Energy, Construction, Aerospace, Health & Leisure sectors.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about a broad portfolio of design-and-build Mechanical engineering products and confident working with OEMs and end users, from the boardroom, system integrators ,panel builders to the press shop.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of manufactured pneumatic, robotic, factory automation motion-control products, with the main aim of diversifying the portfolio and developing new relationships within the Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Science sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage with OEM machine builders, understand technical requirements, and propose tailored solutions from an extensive product portfolio.
  • Collaborate with the internal sales team and National Sales Manager to develop effective product-promotion strategies.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients, including custom solutions.
  • Provide technical support throughout the sales process.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and quotations.

Requirements

  • Proven background in Electro-Mechanical engineering product or solution sales within Aero, Defence, Pharma and Life Sciences.
  • Confident generating new business while managing an existing patch.
  • Familiarity with factory automation.
  • Ability to cover a large geographical territory (overnight stays may be required).
  • Confident presenting technical information to varied audiences.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Benefits

  • Bonus scheme
  • BYD company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Remote / work-from-home flexibility,

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed CV quoting Job Ref: 10209.

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