1376 Account Management jobs in Milton Keynes

Business Development Manager
Location: Bedford (Hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 70,000

Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a strong background in electronics manufacturing? We're seeking a dynamic and driven BDM to lead customer growth strategies, inspire teams, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of the business.

As Business Development Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to Account Managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring performance targets are met and exceeded.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted partner and point of escalation.

• Drive sales growth across existing and new accounts, creating and executing long-term strategies.

• Oversee accurate forecasting, capacity planning, and bid strategies for key contracts.

• Collaborate across departments to align resources, maintain compliance, and deliver outstanding customer service.

• Champion continuous improvement and lead initiatives that enhance value for customers and the business.

We're looking for someone who can bring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership. To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Demonstrable leadership experience, with a proven track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to engage effectively at all levels.

• Experience managing complex customer relationships and achieving sales growth.

• Commercial acumen with expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and contract negotiation.

• An analytical mindset with the ability to drive performance metrics and strategic plans.

• Proven background in electronics manufacturing (essential).

• Experience working with defence clients (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact role where your leadership and commercial insight will directly shape business growth. You'll be part of a collaborative team culture, with hybrid working and flexibility built in, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Business Development Manager in Bedford.

Business Development Manager

Bedford, Bedfordshire

35,000 per annum starting salary + Commission

Permanent position

A successful and well-established industrial materials business, based in Bedfordare currently looking for an experienced sales professional to develop existing business accounts, identify and secure new business opportunities and nurture and build long-lasting profitable working relationships.

Job Description:

This would be a predominantly office-based role focused on account management but the company would expect the successful candidate to actively participate in existing customer visits and attend new business meetings once they are established in their role.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong relationships with existing customer accounts
• Identify growth opportunities and put strategies in place to achieve success
• Achieve or exceed agreed sales targets
• Actively participate in sales proactivity, including customer visits, under the guidance of the branch manager
• Deal with incoming enquiries to complete all aspects of the order process
• Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market trends
• Ensure in-depth knowledge of the entire product range
• Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level

Experience required:

• Experience of sales within the B2B (business to business) environment, preferably within the industrial materials or parts industry
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to think strategically and proactively identify new opportunities
• A demonstrable record of success in developing new business
• Ability to work with values of responsiveness, reliability and respect

If you are a dynamic individual who has experience of sales in a business-to-business environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers, looking for an exciting new opportunity to prove your sales prowess, then please apply with your up to date CV today!

Location: Northampton area but field based- MUST HAVE DRIVING LICENCE

Salary: 35,000 + 5,000 car allowance + uncapped commission

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Money towards Medicashprivate healthcare, Personal budget to spend on your own development, Income working protection, High Flyer awards to name just a few!

I am looking to recruit an experienced Field Based Business Development Manager for the Northampton area.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth through identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients.

Duties of the Business Development Manager:

- Develop and implement strategic plans to expand customer base and achieve sales targets in your own terrority

- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships face to face and via video calls

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders targeting SMEs

- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth

- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills of a Business Development Manager:

- Proven experience in business development and sales

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Familiarity with software tools

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please follow the link to apply for this field based Business Development Manager role based in Northampton.

CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting you CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system for a maximum period of 48 months. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 48 months inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database

Our client has a vacancy for a dynamic individual to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within target industry sectors.

The ideal candidate will identify and explore emerging and non-traditional industry sectors to diversify and expand into. You will become familiar with and understand the vision, strategy, and objectives, ensuring alignment with company goals and values.

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets.

Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives.

Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines.

Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes.

Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted

recommendations to sales management.

Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting.

Promote sector-relevant products and applications.

Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM.

Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements.

Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual

performances.

Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts.

Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner.

Product Promotion

Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits,

and promotional literature.

Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market.

Identify market needs and request new products.

Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace.

Know the competition and report on their activities.

Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system.

Submit activity and marketing reports regularly.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in technical solution selling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Solid commercial knowledge and understanding.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international travel.

Desirable education, skills and experience

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent.
• Previous business development experience.
• Experience presenting at exhibitions.
• Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

Are you a proven Business Development Manager from the packaging Industry? Do you have knowledge of the dried food markets (protein powders, collagen, spices etc)? Are you looking to join a manufacturer that can offer there clients the complete package under one roof?
 
BASIC SALARY: £55,000 - £60,000
 
BENEFITS:
· Pension Scheme
· Healthcare
· Hybrid Company Car
 
LOCATION: Oxford
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Swindon, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Stevenage, Watford
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales - Packaging Solutions
 
This Business Development Manager is both a strategic and a hands-on role. You will be responsible for setting aims and objectives to grow the business and you will also project manage sales across the partnership meaning relationship building and retention is at the core of the success of the job.
 
Our ideal clients range from challenger brands to global blue chips. The purpose of this role is to identify new business opportunities and prospects to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow. This will include researching and identifying new opportunities which include new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services as well as finding new ways of reaching existing markets.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales - Packaging Solutions
 
As our Business Development Manager, you will:
· Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services -
· Nurture, identify and additionally build a sales pipeline including input on CRM
· Project manage sales across the partnership whilst building and nurturing relationships
· Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives to develop and improve the business
· Work collaboratively with all staff
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales - Packaging Solutions
 
To be successful in your application, you will have :
· A proven track record of sales, working with a packaging manufacturer. Preferably from the flexible packaging market, but we will consider candidates from corrugated, containers and cartons
· Knowledge of the dried food sector. This would be of particular interest to us and our client.
· A proven track record in building relationships, managing customers, and growing revenue
· A demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
· Essential skills which include customer presentations, proposal writing, negotiation and contracting
· The ability to liaise with and gain the trust and respect of a wide range of people at all levels
· Good verbal and written communication skills
· Good customer service skills, friendly, polite and courteous manner when dealing with people
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We are one the leading suppliers of packaging solutions to the FMCG sector within the UK and have been established for over 30 years. Our clients include some of the most noticeable names on the UK High Street, but we are also able to offer our products and services throughout Europe.
 
PROSPECTS:
 
The Company have a proven track record of promotion
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services:  Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive - Packaging Solutions, Flexible Packaging, Corrugated Packaging, Cartonboard Packaging, Food Packaging, Dried Food, Protein Powder, Spices
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: IP18251, Wallace Hind Selection

Location: Milton Keynes area but field based- MUST HAVE DRIVING LICENCE

Salary: 35,000 + 5,000 car allowance + uncapped commission

Benefits: Private Healthcare, Money towards Medicashprivate healthcare, Personal budget to spend on your own development, Income working protection, High Flyer awards to name just a few!

I am looking to recruit an experienced Field Based Business Development Manager for the Milton Keynes area.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth through identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients.

Duties of the Business Development Manager:

- Develop and implement strategic plans to expand customer base and achieve sales targets in your own terrority

- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships face to face and via video calls

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders targeting SMEs

- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth

- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills of a Business Development Manager:

- Proven experience in business development and sales

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Familiarity with software tools

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please follow the link to apply for this field based Business Development Manager role based in Milton Keynes.

CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting you CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system for a maximum period of 48 months. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 48 months inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database

The Company: 

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• All products are manufactured in Britain, with a strong emphasis on precision, quality, and craftsmanship, built through decades of hands-on experience. 

• Now, they're looking for a Business Development Manager to join their positive, driven team and help grow an already thriving division. 

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• Ideally, you will live in the Midlands, South East, or London. 

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My client is open to candidates with a background in external sales, ideally those who have sold interior or construction products into the residential sector. 

• You will be on the trajectory of your career, looking for the next step into a national role, working with developers, retirement homes, and end users. 

• While you will manage key accounts, there will be a significant focus on new business development. This is a rapidly growing division with strong momentum. 

• You will need to be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships and drive new business. Adaptable, organised, and results-focused, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to long-term career growth. 

If you think the role of Business Development manager role is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: Sarah Dimmock 

Email: (url removed)  

Tel no. (phone number removed) 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. 

This is a rare and outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager or Business Development Manager to join a highly respected manufacturer of specialist insulated glass products.

Company Overview:
We are a leading supplier of high-quality insulated glass products, serving the fenestration industry. With a strong reputation in the market, we specialise in delivering innovative solutions for window and door manufacturers, as well as the faade and curtain walling sectors. We are now seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Manager to join our dynamic team and drive business growth within the commercial sector.

Role Overview:
As the business development manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key clients across the commercial sector, including manufacturers of windows, doors, facades, and curtain walling systems. You will work closely with the sales and technical teams to promote our range of insulated glass products, identify new business opportunities, and achieve sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• As the business development manageryou will develop and implement sales strategies to target window and door manufacturers, faade, and curtain walling companies in the commercial sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while prospecting for new business opportunities - This does include existing account management.
• Promote the benefits and applications of our insulated glass products, ensuring clients understand the technical advantages.
• Collaborate with the technical and design teams to offer tailored solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts, ensuring competitive yet profitable deals.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, contributing to the growth and success of the business.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a business development managerwithin the fenestration industry, particularly in the commercial sector (windows, doors, facades, curtain walling preferably).
• A strong understanding of insulated glass products and their applications in the construction and building industries ideally, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel as required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Car allowance or company car.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

How to Apply:
If you are a driven and experienced business development manageror sales personwith a passion for the fenestration industry, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV in the strictest confidence.