Business Development Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Northampton |
| Area | Northamptonshire, England |
| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Salary | £45k per year + + Bonus |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ID: 167675 |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
Business Development Manager
Warehouse Automation Software
Salary:
Circa £45,000 DOE + Benefits
Benefits:
- Fuel allowance
- Company pension
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Clear progression opportunities into Software Sales / Sales Executive / Head of Growth positions
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of an innovative and fast-growing automation software business operating within the warehouse automation and intralogistics sector.
The company develops intelligent software solutions that allow warehouse robots, automation systems, and equipment from different manufacturers to work together seamlessly. Their technology helps distribution centres and logistics operations improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and maximise automation performance across complex warehouse environments.
With continued growth and increasing demand across the logistics and automation markets, they are now looking to add a driven Business Development Manager to the team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and commercially focused individual to help drive new business opportunities within the warehouse automation space.
You will focus on generating qualified leads and developing relationships with potential customers across logistics, e-commerce, and automation industries, working closely with senior leadership who will manage the full sales process and close opportunities.
This role offers excellent long-term progression within a rapidly growing technology business.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate qualified business opportunities for senior leadership
- Build relationships with prospective customers across the logistics and automation sectors
- Attend exhibitions, industry events, and webinars
- Conduct proactive outreach including cold calling and networking
- Visit customer sites and engage with key decision-makers
- Identify operational pain points within warehouse and distribution environments
- Support the continued growth of the business within the automation market
- Maintain and develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Be highly motivated, ambitious, and commercially driven
- Have a strong understanding of warehouse logistics and operational challenges
- Be confident communicating with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Have experience engaging with:
- 3PL providers
- System integrators
- Distribution centres
- E-commerce operations
- Be comfortable developing new business opportunities through proactive outreach
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Be interested in long-term progression within automation software sales
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing automation technology business operating in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK market.
The role offers genuine progression, exposure to cutting-edge warehouse automation technology, and the chance to build a long-term career within software and automation sales.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on 01254 781300
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