Business Development Representative – UK

Location: Send, Surrey (5 days office-based)

Our client is a leading British manufacturer of innovative microscopy, imaging and measurement systems used by customers across aerospace, electronics, medical devices, automotive and precision engineering. With a strong international presence and a reputation for engineering excellence, the company develops technology that helps manufacturers improve quality, productivity and inspection processes.

The Role

We are seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join a growing commercial team based at the company’s Global Headquarters in Surrey.

This is a consultative, relationship-led sales role focused on engaging manufacturing, quality and laboratory professionals. You’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities, understanding customer challenges and arranging high-quality demonstrations for the field sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute outbound campaigns via phone, email and LinkedIn.

• Engage prospective customers across manufacturing and engineering sectors.

• Qualify opportunities through consultative discovery conversations.

• Arrange demonstrations and technical consultations for Field Sales Representatives.

• Collaborate closely with Territory Managers to build and progress pipeline opportunities.

• Maintain accurate CRM and sales activity records.

Person Requirements

Essential

• 1-3 years’ experience in B2B sales, business development, lead generation, or inside sales roles.

• Excellent communication, questioning and listening skills.

• Confidence engaging customers over the phone and building relationships.

• Self-motivated, resilient and target-driven.

• A genuine interest in understanding customer applications and challenges.

Desirable

• Experience within technical, industrial, engineering, manufacturing or scientific markets.

• Exposure to instrumentation, laboratory equipment, industrial technology or technical products.

• Experience generating appointments or opportunities for field-based sales teams.

Why Join?

• Join a globally recognised technology manufacturer with a strong market reputation.

• Represent innovative products with clear technical differentiation.

• Structured training and ongoing professional development through a dedicated learning programme.

• Opportunity to work with customers across a wide range of advanced manufacturing industries.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus (£5,000-£8,000 OTE)

• Pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Free on-site gym membership

• Weekly yoga and boxercise classes

• Free parking and EV charging facilities

This opportunity would suit an ambitious sales professional looking to build a long-term career within a technology-led business where innovation, training and employee development are genuinely valued.