Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager - Industrial Lubricants | East Midlands & South East

A leading British manufacturer of industrial lubricants (75+ years established) is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the East Midlands and South East England.

This is a field-based, consultative sales role focused on generating demand within manufacturing and heavy industry, particularly environments where equipment operates under extreme conditions such as glass, petrochemical and marine sectors. You'll conduct site surveys, identify lubrication challenges and deliver tailored solutions that improve reliability and performance.

You'll also work closely with an established distribution network including major MRO partners while building relationships directly with end-user manufacturing sites. As the role develops, there will be the opportunity to expand into international sales, with around one week of overseas travel per quarter.

The company is a profitable, family-run manufacturer experiencing sustained double-digit growth, offering a supportive culture where your impact is recognised.

£50k-£55k basic + uncapped commission (£7k+ year 1)
£500/month car allowance + mileage
Career development & international exposure
Stable, growing UK manufacturer

Ideal for someone with technical field sales experience selling into manufacturing or MRO markets who enjoys a consultative, problem-solving sales approach.

Desired Skills and Experience

For the position of Business Development Manager - Industrial Lubricants, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Technical field sales experience, selling to industrial / manufacturing markets, ideally MRO related
Able to spend some time away from home travelling internationally
Consultative / problem solving approach to selling
Must be well presented, professional and ambitious to grow your career
Driving licence

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leicestershire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

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