Business Development Manager
Location: Site based in Berkshire. Primarily remote with minimal requirement to travel to site after first quarter.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible working hours (37.5 hours per week)

Rapid Personnel are recruiting for a results-driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to support the growth of a stainless steel fabrication business.

This is a predominantly remote based role focused on generating new business, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue growth across key industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales along with a strong understanding of manufacturing, fabrication, or laser cutting processes.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across the UK

* Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients

* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals

* Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets and KPIs

* Prepare and present quotations, negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules

* Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the sales process

* Understand customer requirements and deliver practical, solution-based outcomes

* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery

* Leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities within manufacturing, stainless steel, fabrication, and laser cutting sectors

* Represent the business professionally at client meetings and industry events

* Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline

* Provide regular updates, forecasts, and market insights to management

Essential Requirements

* Proven success in a Sales / Business Development role

* Strong industry knowledge in manufacturing, stainless steel, fabrication, or laser cutting

* Willingness and ability to travel across the UK for customer visits

* Flexibility to attend the Berkshire site as required (2-3 days during the first month, then approximately 1 day per month/quarter)

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

* Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently

Desirable Skills

* Experience interpreting technical drawings

* Familiarity with CAD software