Wright Engineering
Wright Engineering are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join their well established team. Job Specification Location: Remote Reports to: Sales Director Contract: Full-time, permanent About Wright Engineering With over 38 years of experience, Wright Engineering is a trusted leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of materials handling systems, plant installations, and steelwork packages . Our in-house expertise and innovative approach enable us to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including quarrying and aggregates, building materials and manufacturing, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals as well as energy and carbon capture. We specialise in bespoke, high-quality solutions for heavy industry, addressing a wide variety of situations from small plant upgrades to large-scale turnkey projects. Our focus is on complex work that adds value; we do not provide routine maintenance or repair services. Role Purpose We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth across key sectors outside of energy , promoting Wright Engineering s specialist capabilities in materials handling systems, plant installations, and steelwork packages. The successful candidate will focus on building new relationships, re-engaging with lapsed clients, and expanding opportunities with existing customers. Key Responsibilities - Develop and manage strong client relationships within key sectors, including quarrying & aggregates, building materials, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals. - Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Wright Engineering s full offering (materials handling, plant installations, steelwork). - Reengage with past customers to promote Wright Engineering s current capabilities and explore opportunities for renewed collaboration. - Upsell and crosssell additional solutions to existing customers. - Research and develop opportunities in new, complementary markets aligned with Wright Engineering s expertise. - Represent Wright Engineering at client meetings, exhibitions, and industry networking events. - Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to ensure proposals, bids, and tenders meet client expectations. - Support wider business development activities, including contributing to marketing, case studies, and social media presence. - Collaborate with the Sales Director and the existing Business Development Manager (Energy) to ensure a joinedup approach across all sectors. Skills & Experience Essential: - Proven track record in business development, sales, or client management in engineering, construction, industrial, or related sectors. - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop opportunities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. - Highly selfmotivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. - Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from site managers to directors. Desirable: - Knowledge of materials handling systems, heavy engineering, plant installations, or steelwork. - Possesses a well-established network across the quarrying, aggregates, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals sectors, as well as within sugar, cement, manufacturing, mills, mining and the food and beverage industries. - Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in at least one, and ideally several, of the areas listed above. A versatile background across these competencies will be regarded as a distinct advantage. - Experience with tendering processes and longlead project opportunities. - Familiarity with B2B marketing and social media in a technical environment. Package - Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - Company car or car allowance - Pension scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Apply Now!
Wright Engineering are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join their well established team. Job Specification Location: Remote Reports to: Sales Director Contract: Full-time, permanent About Wright Engineering With over 38 years of experience, Wright Engineering is a trusted leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of materials handling systems, plant installations, and steelwork packages . Our in-house expertise and innovative approach enable us to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including quarrying and aggregates, building materials and manufacturing, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals as well as energy and carbon capture. We specialise in bespoke, high-quality solutions for heavy industry, addressing a wide variety of situations from small plant upgrades to large-scale turnkey projects. Our focus is on complex work that adds value; we do not provide routine maintenance or repair services. Role Purpose We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth across key sectors outside of energy , promoting Wright Engineering s specialist capabilities in materials handling systems, plant installations, and steelwork packages. The successful candidate will focus on building new relationships, re-engaging with lapsed clients, and expanding opportunities with existing customers. Key Responsibilities - Develop and manage strong client relationships within key sectors, including quarrying & aggregates, building materials, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals. - Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Wright Engineering s full offering (materials handling, plant installations, steelwork). - Reengage with past customers to promote Wright Engineering s current capabilities and explore opportunities for renewed collaboration. - Upsell and crosssell additional solutions to existing customers. - Research and develop opportunities in new, complementary markets aligned with Wright Engineering s expertise. - Represent Wright Engineering at client meetings, exhibitions, and industry networking events. - Work closely with internal engineering and project teams to ensure proposals, bids, and tenders meet client expectations. - Support wider business development activities, including contributing to marketing, case studies, and social media presence. - Collaborate with the Sales Director and the existing Business Development Manager (Energy) to ensure a joinedup approach across all sectors. Skills & Experience Essential: - Proven track record in business development, sales, or client management in engineering, construction, industrial, or related sectors. - Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop opportunities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. - Highly selfmotivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. - Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from site managers to directors. Desirable: - Knowledge of materials handling systems, heavy engineering, plant installations, or steelwork. - Possesses a well-established network across the quarrying, aggregates, infrastructure, recycling, and ports & terminals sectors, as well as within sugar, cement, manufacturing, mills, mining and the food and beverage industries. - Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in at least one, and ideally several, of the areas listed above. A versatile background across these competencies will be regarded as a distinct advantage. - Experience with tendering processes and longlead project opportunities. - Familiarity with B2B marketing and social media in a technical environment. Package - Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - Company car or car allowance - Pension scheme - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Apply Now!
