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STILL UK Business Development Manager

KION Group Open · verified Oct 23, 2026
Leyland Full-time Manager Business Development

At a glance

Manager-level Business Development role at KION Group. Leyland · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £38,875–£65,000 across the United Kingdom.

Estimated pay

KION Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£38,875 – £65,000
What the middle half of mid-level business development roles in the United Kingdom paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 58 postings that stated pay, median £47,600. Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
RoleBusiness Development
SeniorityManager
LocationLeyland
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJul 31, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Reach annual sales goals across new, used and materials handling equipment
  • Find prospective customers by researching sources and turning them into new business opportunities
  • Manage your territory portfolio, including product mix, pricing and margins
  • Show customers STILL products and services, then help them choose suitable options
  • Build customer relationships and follow up after equipment delivery

What you bring

  • A proven record of success in sales, account management or business development
  • Commercial judgment, strong communication and comfort using IT
  • Confidence pursuing new business and following up leads independently
  • Forklift or materials handling sales experience would be useful

Who this fits

You’ll suit a self-directed, commercially focused salesperson who wants a new-business role with ongoing customer follow-up. The position reports to the Sales Director and covers an assigned territory in Leyland, United Kingdom. Product training is provided, and the role includes a company car and performance-based uncapped bonus potential.

From the employer

STILL Materials Handling Ltd is part of the KION Group, one of the World’s leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, warehouse and material handling equipment. We are currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager.

The main focus of this role is on new business generation, maximising growth potential, consistently delivering and exceeding Materials Handling Equipment sales targets and KPI’s.


What we offer:
We are looking for a highly motivated and commercially focused individual, with proven successful sales, account management, business development background.

As Business Development Manager, reporting to the Sales Director, the key focus will be on new business generation, maximising growth potential, consistently delivering and exceeding Materials Handling Equipment sales targets and KPI’s.

STILL UK offer high quality in house product training to allow experienced sales individuals to maximise their selling potential. We have an established Leadership and support network inplace to encourage individual and Company success.

 We offer a competitive salary, with uncapped bonus potential, based on performance
 Company Car
 26 days holidays
 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

We offer:

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • To achieve agreed annual target of selling new, used and materials handling equipment
  • To generate new leads and business development opportunities by researching sources for developing prospective customers.
  • To manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims.
  • To plan and manage a personal business portfolio for assigned territory according to the STILL market development strategy.
  • To demonstrate STILL products and services to existing/potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
  • To establish, develop and maintain customer relationships and to follow up once delivery of a truck has taken place.
  • To be involved in continuous improvement of processes and procedures with other team members as requested.
  • Regularly demonstrate Company values of Integrity, Courage, Collaboration & Excellence.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Who are we looking for?

If you have experience of sales with the Forklift or Material Handling sector, that would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for someone who can show previous success in sales, is self-motivated, is happy to work in a role where they will be seeking new business and following up leads. If you have experience in sales but are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to be commercially minded, IT literate, have excellent communication skills.

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