Business Development Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, tenacious and professional person who is looking for a new challenge.
Smith’s Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 16 Depots located across the region. We supply all types of customers in all types of businesses, specialising in an extensive range of Tools, Plant and Access equipment.
With 50 years of experience as a family business, our approach to be the best hire company possible has been honed and perfected over time.
Due to expansion and positive growth within the business, we now seek an experienced and enthusiastic Business Development Manager with previous experience in the construction industry. Ideally we are looking for somebody with hire industry knowledge. This is a key position for Lancaster, where the ideal candidate will have a proven track record in new business development and account management.
We seek someone who is not only a competent sales person, focused on meeting and exceeding set sales and business targets, but also someone who is confident in identifying and acting on new business opportunities, who thrives on the challenge of bringing in new contracts and up-selling services to existing clients.
Naturally you will be professional in building long-term business relationships, with communication and presentation skills that are second to none, your enthusiasm will truly shine through!
Benefits what we offer you…
- Salary: OTE £50,000
- Company Vehicle, Company Laptop and Mobile Phone
- 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total)
- An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service
- Weekly pay
- FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery
- Life insurance is provided at three times your annual salary
- Pension scheme
- Full uniform provided
- Discounted personal legal services
If you have the key skills and experience we seek and you are looking for a new challenge within an evolving industry, we would like to hear from you!
Bonus structure is based on:
- Portfolio target achievement
- Portfolio target over achievement
- New business target achievement
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company car
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Business Sales: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Development Manager roles across Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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