Job Title: Business Development Manager – Diaphragm Pumps Location: UK (Regional Home Office)
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Discretionary Bonus
Benefits: Hybrid or Electric Car (e.g., VW iD4/iD3), Pension (Government Auto Enrolment), 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Nicholas Associates are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading company in the industrial pump sector. This well-established business is looking to appoint a dynamic individual to help grow its diaphragm pump product range across the UK market.
You will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution across a range of vertical markets, including battery production, solar/PV, semiconductors, nitrogen, chemicals, electroplating, and ceramics.
Cultivate relationships with key accounts, OEMs, wholesalers, and system integrators.
Develop and implement a commercial strategy to strengthen the position of the product range in the UK market, with a strong focus on sustainability and long-term business growth.
Define and manage annual sales and account plans, including budgeting, investments, and tracking their alignment with the broader business strategy.
Drive prospecting, project development, and sales activity.
Continuously analyse and improve business operations, collaborating with marketing and lead generation teams to create new campaigns and market opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
New customer acquisition and recurring revenue for the diaphragm pump products in the UK.
Proven experience in the technical industrial pump market, ideally in fluid handling technology.
Established network within key industries such as battery production, solar/PV, semiconductors, nitrogen, chemicals, electroplating, and ceramics.
Degree (or equivalent) in a technical or commercial field.
Strong commercial skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and manage key accounts.
Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Willingness to travel across the UK and stay overnight when required.
Ability to work from a regional home office with occasional travel to meetings.
Experience in structured sales processes, CRM systems, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Office, Dynamics 365).
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
~ Discretionary bonus structure
~ Hybrid or electric car (e.g., Pension scheme (government auto-enrolment)
~25 days holiday + bank holidays
If you are an experienced and commercially driven business development professional with a strong background in industrial pumps and are ready for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!