Business Development Manager | Hybrid | Up to £70,000 Company Car | Scotland/Northern England The Opportunity: An ambitious Business Development Manager is required to act as the driving force behind the growth of a leading specialist consultancy in the rail sector. With a reputation for delivering expert engineering solutions and technical expertise across a wide range of impactful projects, the company is at the cusp of remarkable growth and looking for a results driven individual to take them to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, innovative company with plans to triple the size of their business by 2028. As the Business Development Manager, you will have the chance to directly influence the direction of the business by leveraging your expertise and network of industry contacts to turn this vision into reality. This is a brand-new role within the business, offering the perfect opportunity for a driven individual who thrives in a high-growth environment, eager to make a tangible impact on the future of the company by: Driving business expansion across the Scotland and Northern England regions by leveraging established relationships with key depots. Representing a respected and well-established name in the rail industry, acting as the face of the business. Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to broaden the client base and fuel growth. Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and ensure excellent customer service. Working directly with the directors, playing a key role in executing the company’s vision and strategic growth within the rail sector. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customised, high-impact solutions that meet client needs. Contributing to the overall business strategy and help shape future opportunities. Working Practices: Take control of your own schedule, with a flexible mix of remote work, office-based, and client visits. There will be expectations to travel to meet with clients and occasional travel to the offices based in Hamilton or Edinburgh Candidate Essentials: Previous experience of being a Sales Manager, BDM Manager or Executive in the rolling stock sector (Desirable) Established relationships and key contacts across depots in Scotland and Northern England (Essential) Full UK Driving License (Essential) Strong commercial acumen with a results driven mindset (Essential) How the apply for the Business Development Manager role If you are interested in the Business Development Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles: Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Key Account Manage, Commercial Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Client Development Manager, Growth Manager About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business