Job type
PermanentLocation
East LancashireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Sales ManagementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£30,000 - £60,000 DOE
BD / Sales / Account Manager | East Lancashire
Are you an experienced Business Development, Sales, or Account Manager looking for your next move in East Lancashire?
We're building connections with talented commercial professionals across the region who excel in building relationships, winning business, and driving growth.
Whether you’re actively open to new opportunities or simply interested in exploring the market, we’d love to hear from strong sales and account management professionals at all levels.
About the Opportunities
We partner with a variety of businesses across East Lancashire — from fast‑growing SMEs to established organisations — who regularly look for commercially driven individuals to support revenue growth, customer retention, and strategic account development.
We typically recruit for roles within:
- Professional services
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Technology & digital solutions
- Facilities & service-led industries
- Logistics, distribution & supply chain
- Construction & built environment
- Healthcare & life sciences
Typical Responsibilities
While each employer varies, roles across BD, Sales, and Account Management usually include:
Business Development
- Identifying and converting new business opportunities
- Targeting key sectors, leads, and strategic prospects
- Delivering presentations, proposals, and tenders
Sales Management
- Creating and executing sales strategies to achieve targets
- Forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management
- Leading client meetings and commercial negotiations
Account Management
- Managing and growing existing customer relationships
- Understanding client needs and upselling additional solutions
- Ensuring customers receive excellent service and long‑term value
General Commercial
- Working closely with internal teams to support delivery
- Maintaining CRM systems and accurate pipeline reporting
- Representing the business at industry events and networking forums
What We Look For
- Background in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or similar commercial role
- Strong relationship‑builder with natural communication skills
- A proactive, confident approach to identifying opportunities
- Target‑driven mindset with the ability to work autonomously
- Experience managing pipelines, forecasts, and CRM systems
- Commercially aware with the ability to understand client challenges
B2B experience is highly desirable across most roles.
Typical Benefits Offered
Each business is different, but packages often include:
- Competitive salary with OTE / bonus structure
- Car allowance or company vehicle (role dependent)
- Hybrid or flexible working options
- Training, onboarding, and progression opportunities
- Company events, incentives, and wellbeing support
- Accessible office locations with parking
Interested in Opportunities Across East Lancashire?
If you’re based in or around Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington or wider East Lancashire and have experience in BD, Sales, or Account Management, we’d love to connect.
