Are you a hungry sales professional with knowledge of the PPE or Safety Category?

Do you want to be part of an exciting growth strategy with a PPE Brand focused on quality and durability?

W Talent are partnered with Mechanix to find a Business Development Manager as the team, business and product range grows in the UK market. Mechanix is a global leader in high-performance hand protection, serving professionals across construction, energy, automotive, military, and industrial markets. With a focus on safety, innovation, and performance, the company delivers world-class PPE solutions that protect the hands that power the world.

About the Role

W Talent is exclusively partnered with Mechanix, a global leader in performance hand protection, to recruit a high-performing Business Development Manager for the UK region.

This role will report into the Head of Sales who has a high collaborative nature and over 30 years experience in the sector. This is a remote, field-based position focused on acquiring new end-user business across a range of industrial sectors. The successful candidate will lead product trials, conduct technical consultations, and convert qualified opportunities into long-term customer relationships.

This is an ideal role for a hands-on, target-driven sales professional with experience in Industrial PPE sales or a safety category, who thrives in a high-autonomy, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and win new end-user accounts through proactive prospecting: cold calling, social media, site visits, referrals, and tender opportunities
Qualify, manage, and convert a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities using CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent)
Conduct on-site inspections to understand client needs and run technical product trials
Deliver toolbox talks and technical presentations to support product implementation
Build strong, ongoing relationships with distribution partners and end-users
Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform strategic positioning
Represent Mechanix Wear at national and regional trade shows
Collaborate internally to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction
Travel regularly (approximately 60%) across the UK to meet with clients and prospectsRequired Experience and Skills

Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with a strong focus on new business development
Proven success in the Industrial PPE sector; hand protection product knowledge highly desirable
Experience conducting end-user product trials and technical site assessments
Strong organisational skills and self-motivation to work independently in a field-based role
Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Excellent communication and presentation skillsWhat's on Offer

Remote-first working environment with flexible autonomy
Competitive base salary plus uncapped performance-related bonus
Full support from a global, innovation-led brand
Opportunity to play a key role in expanding Mechanix Wear's footprint across the UK & Ireland