Business Development Manager (Automation)

Location: Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom; onsite role with travel for customer meetings and business development activities as required

Salary: up to £70,000 per year depending on experience, plus car allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension, share scheme and EV car scheme.

Company

hirify.global, part of VINCI Energies, delivers practical and reliable automation and technical solutions through customer-focused partnerships.

What you will do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in target engineering and technical services markets.
• Build long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the sales process from prospecting and qualification through proposals, negotiation and contract award.
• Develop qualified sales pipelines, business development plans, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Coordinate customer-focused proposals and solution development with technical, operational and management colleagues.
• Maintain CRM records, monitor market and competitor activity, and support effective post-award handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales or a commercial role within an engineering or technical services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop sales pipelines and convert prospects into customers.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to assess customer requirements, opportunity viability and risks.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using CRM systems.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and business development activities.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK throughout employment required.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on quality solutions, strong customer service and long-term partnerships.
• Healthcare, pension, share scheme and EV car scheme.
• Car allowance and bonus included in the package.
• Opportunity to contribute to commercial plans, service development and business growth.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.