Business Development Executive

Job description

Business Development Executive

Kilrea | NI & UK Travel

Selling into engineering and manufacturing is one thing.

Building long-term partnerships with global machinery brands is another.

This role sits firmly in the second category.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to step into a business that is actively scaling across the UK engineering and manufacturing market.

You will not be handed a ledger and told to maintain it.

You will be trusted to:

• open new doors
• build meaningful commercial relationships
• convert opportunities into long-term, repeat revenue

The business is investing heavily in automation, capacity, and innovation, positioning itself as a strategic supplier to major machinery and industrial brands

This role is about growth. Real growth.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Driving new business across Northern Ireland and Great Britain
• Developing existing accounts into long-term commercial partnerships
• Planning and leading customer visits aligned to revenue targets
• Representing the business at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
• Using market insight to identify opportunities and support strategy
• Managing your pipeline and activity through CRM
• Working closely with operations and engineering teams to deliver for customers

What This Role Needs (And What It Doesn’t)

You do not need to be an engineer.

But you do need to be comfortable operating in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

That might come from:

• selling fabrication, machining, or engineering services
• working with OEMs or industrial clients
• understanding how production, quality, and delivery impact commercial decisions

If you’ve sold into technical environments and can hold your own in those conversations, you’ll fit.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in sales or business development
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, or technical products/services
• Ability to build credibility with technical and commercial stakeholders
• A proactive, self-starting approach
• Strong organisation and pipeline management
• Confidence using CRM systems and digital tools
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What You Will Get

• Clear progression in a growing, ambitious business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decisions
• Ongoing development, mentoring, and training
• 29 days annual leave
• Pension and healthcare plan
• Early finish Fridays

Why This Business

This is not a transactional sales environment.

The business is building toward:

• £50M turnover
• deep sector penetration across automotive, agriculture, and energy
• long-term customer partnerships and multi-year contracts
• investment in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0

You will be part of that journey.

Final Word

If you’ve been selling into technical environments and want:

• more ownership
• more impact
• a clearer path forward

this is worth a conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coleraine

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-04-2026

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