Business Development Manager

Pepperl + Fuchs
Manchester, United Kingdom
Today
Posted
24 Jul 2026 (Today)

National UK Field-Based Role

Competitive Salary + Company Car + Outstanding Bonus Potential + Excellent Benefits

Ready to Hunt Bigger Opportunities?

Are you a high-performing Business Development Manager who lives for winning new business?

Do you thrive on opening doors, developing new markets and converting opportunities into long-term commercial success?

Are you looking for the opportunity to represent a world-leading engineering brand with market-leading technology, exceptional support and genuine career progression?

If so, Pepperl+Fuchs would like to hear from you.

Join a Global Market Leader

Pepperl+Fuchs is one of the world's most respected manufacturers of industrial sensor technology, factory automation and explosion protection solutions. With more than 75 years of engineering excellence, an enviable reputation for innovation and quality, and an ambitious UK growth strategy, there has never been a better time to join the business.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a globally recognised organisation that invests heavily in both its people and its technology.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a commercially astute, technically minded Business Development Manager to spearhead new business development across the UK.

This is a true hunter role.

You'll identify new opportunities, target key industrial manufacturers, OEMs, systems integrators and engineering businesses, building relationships from the very first conversation through to securing new business.

You'll enjoy the freedom to develop your own sales strategy, create your own pipeline and directly influence the future growth of the business.

If you're motivated by winning rather than simply maintaining accounts, you'll thrive here.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Identifying, targeting and securing new business opportunities across the UK
  • Developing relationships with industrial manufacturers, automation specialists and engineering companies
  • Selling Pepperl+Fuchs' industry-leading portfolio of industrial sensors, automation and safety solutions
  • Delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations
  • Building and managing a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities
  • Working closely with internal technical specialists and Area Sales Managers to maximise opportunities
  • Using CRM, market intelligence and AI-powered sales tools to drive commercial success
  • Representing Pepperl+Fuchs at exhibitions, industry events and customer meetings
Who We're Looking For

We're interested in ambitious sales professionals who are passionate about winning.

You will ideally have:

  • A successful track record in business development or technical field sales
  • Experience selling into industrial manufacturing, factory automation, engineering or process industries
  • A genuine hunter mentality with a passion for generating and converting new business
  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills
  • A technical aptitude with the ability to communicate engineering solutions confidently
  • Knowledge of industrial sensors, automation, controls, instrumentation or industrial electronics would be highly advantageous
  • The drive, resilience and determination to consistently exceed targets

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with energy, ambition and the desire to build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Why Pepperl+Fuchs?

When you join Pepperl+Fuchs, you're representing one of the most respected names in industrial automation.

In return, you'll benefit from:

  • An established global brand with an outstanding reputation
  • Industry-leading products and innovative technology
  • Comprehensive product and technical training
  • Ongoing coaching and professional development
  • AI-powered sales tools to enhance your productivity
  • Support from experienced technical specialists
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within an international organisation

Whether your ambition is to become a Senior Business Development Manager, Sales Leader or Country Sales Manager, Pepperl+Fuchs will provide the platform to achieve your goals.

Reward Package
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Exceptional uncapped bonus potential
  • Hunting incentives and performance bonuses
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • 8% pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing career development
Build Your Future with Pepperl+Fuchs

This is far more than another field sales role.

It's an opportunity to represent world-class industrial technology, work with some of the UK's leading manufacturers, build new markets and accelerate your career with one of the most respected names in automation.

If you're ambitious, technically minded, commercially driven and passionate about winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Pepperl+Fuchs' next stage of growth.

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