Junior Business Development Manager

Are you currently selling technical or industrial products and looking for the opportunity to step into a true Business Development role?

We're partnering with a growing UK manufacturer specialising in high-performance industrial packaging solutions to recruit an ambitious Junior Business Development Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in technical sales, internal sales or sales engineering who's ready to take the next step in their career. You'll receive structured training, work alongside experienced commercial professionals and develop into a fully-fledged Business Development Manager responsible for managing key customer relationships across the UK.

Rather than simply processing enquiries, you'll become a trusted technical sales professional, helping customers solve complex packaging and product protection challenges.

The Opportunity

This role combines technical understanding with commercial sales. You'll learn how to identify opportunities, qualify customer requirements and develop bespoke solutions for manufacturers operating across a wide range of industries.

Initially, you'll spend time learning the products, manufacturing processes and customer applications while supporting experienced Business Development Managers. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll begin managing your own accounts, identifying new opportunities and eventually taking ownership of your own territory.

For someone with the right attitude and ambition, the progression into an external Business Development Manager role is clearly mapped out.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop technical knowledge across a specialist range of industrial packaging solutions.

Build relationships with manufacturers, engineers, procurement teams and commercial decision makers.

Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts while supporting new business development.

Prepare quotations, commercial proposals and technical recommendations.

Work closely with production, operations and customer service to deliver outstanding customer solutions.

Support experienced Business Development Managers on customer projects and account development.

Maintain CRM records and manage your pipeline effectively.

Travel to customer sites as your responsibilities develop.

About You

This role would suit someone who enjoys technical selling and wants to develop into a Business Development Manager.

You may currently be working as a

Sales Engineer

Internal Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Executive

Internal Account Manager

Area Sales Executive

Applications Engineer with commercial responsibilities

Industrial Product Sales Executive

You'll ideally have

Experience selling technical, engineering or industrial products.

Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.

Confidence building relationships with engineers, buyers and senior stakeholders.

A genuine interest in manufacturing and technical products.

The ambition to develop into an external Business Development Manager.

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What's On Offer?

You'll receive a salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience, alongside an uncapped bonus scheme and a clearly defined progression pathway into a Business Development Manager role. The business also offers comprehensive product and commercial training, exposure to every area of the organisation, early finishes every Friday, additional annual leave with service, private healthcare options, a Cycle to Work scheme, regular company events and opportunities for both UK and international travel.

Why Apply?

This isn't a high-volume telesales role.

It's an opportunity to build a long-term career within technical B2B sales, learning from experienced professionals while developing the commercial and technical expertise needed to become a successful Business Development Manager.

If you're looking for a business that invests in its people, promotes from within and offers genuine long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact David or Adam at Greys Specialist Recruitment today.