BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - SOFTWARE
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Company Description
Our client is a leading provider of industrial software solutions for the manufacturing sector. They help businesses improve productivity while making work better for employees. By combining smart software with expert coaching, they enable production, maintenance, and quality teams to collaborate more effectively, solve problems quickly, and make better decisions in real time.
Role – Business Development Director
We are looking for a Business Development Director to manage new business opportunities and lead the full sales process, from lead generation to closing deals. This is a UK-based, remote role with travel of around 30–40% across the EMEA region.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
- Meet with potential clients to understand their business needs.
- Research and develop new business opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Keep up to date with trends in manufacturing, including food & beverage, industrial, hi-tech, automotive, and CPG sectors.
- Monitor competitors and identify ways to improve sales strategies.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis to support decision-making.
- Attend events and training to stay up to date with industry developments.
Qualifications
- Degree or relevant experience in Manufacturing, Sales, Engineering, or Business Management.
- 7+ years’ experience in B2B sales within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and managing multiple priorities.
- Willing to travel up to 30–40% of the time.
Package
- Attractive base salary (£200k OTE), car allowance, pension etc
- Homebased/Remote role
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
- Industries: IT System Custom Software Development, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Base pay range and contact:
Direct message the job poster from Wynne Consulting
International Sales Headhunter - Automation & Software: matthewf@wynneconsulting.co.uk +44 (0)7828 672993
Notes: This description reflects the job listing provided and has been cleaned of extraneous formatting. The role is UK-based, remote with travel, and requires significant business development and sales leadership in industrial/manufacturing sectors.
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations