A UK-based market leader in wear-resistant materials is expanding its commercial team and is seeking a Business Development Manager with strong technical insight and a hands-on background in maintenance or engineering. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant solutions.

If you're a current or former Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer who knows which components fail first and why - and you enjoy solving problems and talking shop with engineers - this could be your next step into a rewarding commercial career.

What We Can Offer

A starting salary of up to £50,000 with performance-related bonus
The chance to pivot from technical/maintenance work into business development
A high-impact, nationwide role with a respected industry player
Comprehensive product training and commercial support
A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
Company vehicle and expenses for travel
Real autonomy and the ability to shape your territory and strategy

What to Expect in the Role

You'll be helping industrial clients across the UK solve real-world problems around component wear, plant downtime, and equipment life extension. You'll be responsible for identifying where abrasion-resistant solutions can add value and guiding clients from initial contact through to implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

Identifying and targeting key industries and sites that face high wear issues
Advising maintenance and engineering teams on wear protection solutions
Promoting a range of Chrome Carbide and abrasion-resistant materials
Supporting clients with refurbishment, reverse engineering, and product selection
Building long-term client relationships and understanding their operational needs
Pitching technical solutions and managing the full sales cycle
Generating forecasts, tracking pipeline activity, and achieving growth targets

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with strong technical knowledge and people skills. Specifically, you'll bring:

A background in industrial maintenance, plant engineering, or similar
Familiarity with equipment and components prone to high wear or failure
The ability to speak confidently with engineers, maintenance teams, and decision-makers
A consultative approach to sales - advising more than selling
Self-motivation, time management, and a results-oriented mindset
Good written and verbal communication skills
A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

If this is something you would be interested feel free to click "Apply