Business Development Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

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Job information

  • Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid
  • Salary: £55000 - £60000 per annum + + £5k Car Allowance + Early Friday Finish
  • Published: 23 April 2026

Business Development Manager (Mechanical Engineering)
£55,000-£60,000 + £5k Car Allowance + Early Friday Finish + Monday-Friday + Hybrid
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Are you a Business Development Manager or similar from a Mechanical Engineering background looking for an autonomous, varied role within a well-established and growing precision engineering company?

This company has been providing high-quality precision engineering solutions to industries including aerospace, nuclear, and energy since the 1970s with a strong reputation and multi-million-pound turnover, they continue to expand their client base and market presence.

In this role, you will combine business development with a technical sales approach, working closely with clients to understand their engineering requirements and deliver tailored solutions. You will spend 1-2 days per week in the office developing strategies to grow existing relationships and win new business. You will have full autonomy in how you generate sales whether through client visits, trade shows, cold outreach, or collaboration with the marketing team. The remainder of your week will be spent executing your strategy and reporting on KPIs to the Head of Business and Sales.

This role would suit a Business Development Manager with a mechanical engineering background who is looking to take ownership of a varied, client-facing position within a technically driven environment.

The Role

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients
  • Deliver a consultative, technical sales approach to clients
  • Report KPIs and progress to the Head of Business and Sales
  • Identify new business opportunities

The Person

  • Business Development Manager or similar from a Mechanical Engineering background
  • Looking for a fully autonomous role
  • Able to commute to Tewkesbury

Reference Number: BBBH24996

BDE, BDM, Sales, Business development, Engineer, Engineering, Technical Sales, Engineering, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Cheltenham Evesham, Bishops Cleve

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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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