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Business Development Manager (Field-Based) Salary: £50,000 + packageLocation: Remote / Field-based (UK)HQ: BuckinghamshireSector: Manufacturing - Plastics / Aluminium Extrusion The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Field-Based Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the UK. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you'll be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities while building long-term relationships with customers across a range of manufacturing-led sectors. This is a hands-on, autonomous role, ideal for a commercially driven BDM who enjoys being out in the field, meeting customers, and taking ownership of the full sales cycle. You'll be joining an extremely friendly, approachable, and supportive sales team, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are central to how the business operates. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through field-based activity, networking, referrals, and targeted prospecting Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact and needs discovery through to quotation, negotiation, and contract close Build strong, long-term relationships with customers, acting as a trusted commercial partner Work closely with internal technical, production, and operations teams to understand capabilities and propose effective, tailored solutions Attend face-to-face meetings, site visits, and industry events as required Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and consistently work towards agreed revenue targets Accurately record and manage sales activity, pipeline, and forecasting using the CRM system (e.g. <