Business Development Executive (Manufacturing / Automation)

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Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum + Commission + Company Car / Car Allowance
  • Published: 15 April 2026

Business Development Executive (Manufacturing / Automation)
£45,000 – £50,000 + Commission + Company Car / Car Allowance + Product Training + Remote/Hybrid + Flexible hours + Company Benefits
Birmingham, West Midlands

Are you a Business Development Engineer or similar with experience in an Automation or manufacturing based industry, looking for an autonomous role where you will initially be provided with rigorous training from senior staff, making you an expert within the field?

This long-established company have been providing specialist packaging products to a broad client base ranging from blue chip companies to tight-knit companies, primarily within the agricultural an industry. Due to an ever-increasing workload, they are looking to grow their friendly Sales team.

In this role you will be reporting to and receiving training from the director, with the goal of progressing into the Head of Sales and growing the sales team. You will have the opportunity to add new ideas to the sales process and really make the role your own. This end-to-end role will see you assisting with the whole sales process, mainly out on the road dealing with clients face to face, as well as remote working with occasional visits to the factory.

This role would suit a BDE or similar from an Automation / Manufacturing background or similar who is looking for a role with plenty of autonomy and brilliant progression pathways.

The Role

  • End-to-end, B2B sales
  • Selling packaging machinery across the UK
  • Monday to Friday, 45hr week
  • Shadowing current Sales Director during training
  • Remote/Hybrid working

The Person

  • B2B salesperson
  • From a machinery or automation industry
  • UK driver’s license

Reference Number: BBBH24875

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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