Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (m/f/d) – Industrial Valves

Optimus Search is partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturer of industrial and heavy-duty valves. With several sites in Europe and a strong network of international subsidiaries, the company is known for high-quality engineered products and a customer-first culture. To strengthen its Technical Sales team, they are now looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth into new industries, applications and markets.

Your role

• Develop and implement growth strategies to open up new industries, applications and sales markets
• Identify, analyse and evaluate new markets and industry trends
• Win new customers by identifying targets and building tailored market-entry and sales strategies
• Build long‑term, trusted relationships with decision‑makers and expand existing customer networks
• Coordinate goals and activities with colleagues and international subsidiaries worldwide
• Prepare business plans, sales forecasts and competitor analyses to support management decisions

Your profile

• Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration or similar, or a commercial apprenticeship with further qualification
• Several years’ experience in business development, sales or product management in a B2B technical environment, ideally with valves, fittings, flow control, building services or industrial supply
• A genuine hunter mentality and enthusiasm for closing deals
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to position complex products in a customer‑focused way
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Independent, structured and reliable way of working
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 30%)

What’s on offer

• A varied, international role in a stable family‑owned business
• Mobile working, company pension scheme and corporate shopping discounts
• Modern staff restaurant with meal allowance
• Extensive internal and external training and development

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