Business Development Manager - Automotive & Automation Solutions - Midlands - £50-70k + Car

Job description

Business Development Manager – Automotive & Automation Solutions – Midlands – £50–70k + Car

Role: Business Development Manager – Bespoke Automation

Location: West Midlands, UK (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Industry: Automotive, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 DOE + Company Car

We are supporting a well-established UK-based engineering business specialising in bespoke automation solutions for automotive and industrial customers. The company designs and delivers custom automation systems, test benches, poka-yoke solutions, tooling, and production equipment, with project values ranging from £5k to £1m.

They are now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across automotive, automation, and manufacturing sectors.

This is a commercially focused role, combining new business generation with close internal collaboration to turn customer requirements into technically sound, costed solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the internal sales team to develop and convert new business opportunities
• Identify and engage new customers across automotive, automation, and related engineering sectors
• Visit customer sites to understand requirements and build long-term relationships
• Collaborate with Project Managers and technical teams to evaluate customer needs
• Support the creation of costings, proposals, and quotations for bespoke automation projects
• Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to order placement
• Represent the business professionally with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, partners, and end customers

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven background in business development, technical sales, or account management
• Experience selling into automotive, automation, manufacturing, or engineering environments
• Comfortable discussing technical requirements and translating them into commercial solutions
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers at all levels
• Confident managing both small and large-value projects (£5k–£1m)
• Willingness to travel across the UK for customer meetings
• Commercially driven, organised, and able to work cross-functionally

Location & Working Pattern

• Based in the West Midlands
• 1–2 days on site, remainder flexible
• UK travel required for customer visits

Why Join

• Join a stable, growing engineering business with a strong reputation
• Sell high-value, genuinely bespoke automation solutions
• Work closely with experienced technical and project delivery teams
• Competitive salary, company car, and long-term progression opportunities

If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply via LinkedIn or contact me directly at dan.avila@everec.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English