Business Development Manager - UK / Field Based - Competitive Salary + Commission + Benefits


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£30,000 to £100,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	United Kingdom, DY11
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

Sales Manager

Business Development Manager - Drilling & Ground Investigation Equipment - UK / Field Based - Competitive Salary + Commission + Benefits

The Job:

We are recruiting an experienced Sales Manager / Business Development Manager to develop sales across the UK for a specialist business supplying equipment to the drilling, ground investigation and environmental sectors.

The business supplies drilling rigs, tooling, soil and water investigation equipment, alongside equipment hire, servicing and technical support. This is a technical, consultative sales role, suited to someone who enjoys understanding customer requirements and recommending the right equipment or solution rather than simply selling a standard product.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop new business opportunities across the UK

- Manage and grow existing customer relationships

- Sell specialist drilling rigs, tooling, equipment and associated services

- Identify opportunities across the geotechnical, environmental and ground investigation sectors

- Build relationships with contractors, ground investigation companies, environmental consultancies and related businesses

- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions

- Prepare quotations, specifications and commercial proposals

- Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to completion

- Identify opportunities for equipment hire, servicing, maintenance and aftermarket sales

- Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events

- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts

- Help develop the UK customer base and increase market presence

The Company:

A well established specialist engineering and equipment business operating within the UK drilling, ground investigation and environmental sectors.The business provides specialist equipment, technical support, servicing and hire solutions to a range of professional customers and is continuing to develop its presence within the UK market.

The Candidate

- Proven experience in B2B sales and business development

- Experience selling technical equipment, machinery, engineering solutions or capital equipment

- Strong commercial, negotiation and account management skills

- Able to understand technical requirements and translate these into practical customer solutions

- Proven track record of developing new business and growing existing accounts

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

- Proactive, self motivated and commercially focused

- Confident dealing with customers and decision-makers at all levels

- Experience within drilling, geotechnical, ground investigation, environmental equipment, construction machinery or a related technical sector would be advantageous

- Candidates from other technical machinery or capital equipment backgrounds will also be considered

- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

The Package

- Competitive salary depending on experience

- Commission scheme

- Additional benefits

- UK-wide, field-based role

- Opportunity to take ownership of a national sales territory

- Established customer base and market presence

- Opportunity to develop new business and long-term customer relationships

- Career opportunity within a specialist and growing technical business

Please email your CV to Liam Davis, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, LDavis@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

Why Work With Us?

With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.

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