Sales & Marketing Recruitment

Strong commercial hires build relationships, win business and support profitable growth. Aspion helps employers across our industrial and specialist sectors recruit sales, business development and marketing professionals who understand their customers and commercial environment.

Commercial appointments require relevant sector understanding

Sales and marketing functions contribute to growth across Aspion’s core client industries, but the commercial environment differs between a manufacturer, a metals stockholder and a construction-related business. Employers may need professionals who understand technical products, specialist customers, or the operational context in which a product or service is supplied.

Our recruitment coverage includes sales and marketing functions within manufacturing, metals and engineering, construction and our wider multi-specialist offering. We discuss the commercial responsibilities of the role, the customer and product environment, and the relevant background before agreeing the search. This keeps the process focused on suitability for the employer rather than an assumed match based on a sales title alone.

Through market mapping and direct search, our consultants can approach experienced professionals who are not actively applying for jobs. We then assess their background and suitability and manage the process through shortlist presentation, interviews and offer.

Commercial recruitment with sector context

We recruit sales and marketing functions within our wider specialist sectors, including manufacturing, metals and engineering, construction-related products and services, and transport and logistics. Product knowledge, technical selling, distribution models and sales cycles can materially affect fit.

Positions we can support

  • Manufacturing - sales and marketing
  • Metals and engineering - sales and marketing and commercial functions
  • Construction - sales and marketing
  • Wider multi-specialist recruitment - sales and marketing

Understanding the commercial brief

Before searching, we explore the customer base, type of sale, geographical patch, sales cycle, targets, product complexity, reporting lines and the balance between account development and new business. For marketing hires, we agree the strategic or delivery remit and the capabilities needed.

Access beyond active applicants

Our search-led process includes mapping target businesses and approaching relevant individuals directly, as well as evaluating transferable sector experience. Candidates are considered against the actual brief, with clear communication throughout selection and offer management.

Explore related specialisms

Explore related recruitment specialisms: Manufacturing | Metals Recruitment | Engineering Recruitment | Construction

Discuss your recruitment needs

Tell us about the growth challenge behind the vacancy and the customers your new hire will serve.

Email info@aspion.co.uk   |   Call 0151 209 2050

Frequently asked questions

Can you help recruit B2B salespeople with technical or sector knowledge?

Yes. Our sector-led approach is designed to reflect the product, customer and commercial context of the position.

Do you recruit for both sales and marketing?

Yes. Sales & Marketing is a stated functional specialism across Aspion, with a brief-led approach to role requirements.

Do you recruit sales and marketing roles within manufacturing?

Yes. We recruit for sales and marketing functions within manufacturing businesses, alongside their technical, operational and support teams.

Does Aspion recruit commercial professionals in metals?

Yes. Commercial and sales and marketing recruitment are established areas of our metals industry offering.

Can you support sales hiring for construction businesses?

Yes. Our construction specialists recruit across sales and marketing, as well as pre-construction, technical, operational and other business functions.

How do you search for commercial candidates who are not actively applying?

We use a proactive search and selection approach, combining market mapping and direct outreach with role-specific suitability assessment and managed shortlists.

Active jobs

Business Development Manager

Chelmsford
Essex
£45k - 50k per year + Company car, guaranteed commission, end of year bonus
The Business Development Manager will take commercial ownership of the Essex and East Anglia territory, growing key accounts and securing new business across the OEM and manufacturing sectors. Working with Design Engineers, R&D teams, Buyers and Procurement professionals, the role will manage consultative electronic-component sales from initial specification and design-in through to production and ongoing supply. Success will be measured through profitable territory growth, new customer acquisition and the development of a strong, long-term sales pipeline.

Business Development Manager

Birmingham
West Midlands
£40k per year + Car or Allowance and Commission
The Business Development Manager will develop a regional territory by identifying construction projects and vacant sites requiring CCTV, security, access-control, lighting or temporary-power solutions. This field-based role involves regular site visits, proactive prospecting, building relationships with Site Managers and commercial decision-makers, preparing and following up quotations, securing profitable contracts and developing new customers into long-term clients who generate repeat business.

Business Development Manager

Birmingham
West Midlands
£45k per year + Uncapped Bonus + Company Car
A leading international manufacturer is seeking a technically minded Business Development Manager to generate new business across the UK and Ireland. This field-based role will focus on identifying opportunities with manufacturers and OEMs, engaging with engineers and commercial decision-makers, and recommending standard or bespoke engineered solutions for specialist applications. The successful candidate will combine new-business development experience with a consultative, specification-led sales approach, while also reactivating dormant customers and developing lower-spending accounts into valuable long-term partnerships.

Business Development Manager - Vehicle Auctions

Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
£40k - 50k per year + OTE = £80k - £100k + Company Car
Business Development Manager - Vehicle Auctions Regional - South Of England £40,000 - £50,000 (OTE - £80,000 - £100,000) + Company Car We are seeking a driven, proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help grow our established Car, Commercial and HGV auctions. This is a hunter-style sales role focused on securing new business, developing existing relationships and generating new vehicle consignments across the fleet, finance and retail sectors. You will build long-term relationships with fleet operators, finance companies, dealerships and other industry partners, actively identify new opportunities and secure vehicles for auction. You'll also play a key role in promoting our auctions to both sellers and buyers, helping to grow auction volumes and strengthen client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who is confident generating new business, building a strong network and working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Then Benefits; - £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary, dependent on experience - Uncapped commission - £80,000 - £100,000+ earning potential, including salary, commission and company car - Company car - Tailored training and development - 20 days' holiday - Life insurance cover - Excellent career progression opportunities - The opportunity to join an established and growing auction business The Candidate; - Previous experience within the vehicle, fleet auction / buying industry - Established network within the fleet, finance, automotive or retail sectors preferred - Proven experience in business development and new business generation - Experience growing new business and managing client accounts - Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills - Commercially driven with a genuine hunter mentality - Comfortable working to targets and delivering results - Professional and confident brand ambassador - IT competent - Full UK driving licence Duties and Responsibilities; - Develop new business across the fleet, finance, automotive and retail sectors - Identify and secure new vehicle consignments for Car, Commercial and HGV auctions - Build and maintain strong relationships with fleet operators, finance companies, dealerships and retailers - Proactively prospect for new clients through telephone, email, networking and face-to-face meetings - Manage and grow existing client accounts, maximising auction volumes and revenue - Promote auction services and increase vendor participation - Identify opportunities to increase vehicle volumes and develop new revenue streams - Negotiate commercial terms and secure new business - Maintain accurate CRM records and regularly report on sales activity and performance - Work closely with internal auction, operations and sales teams to ensure a seamless client experience - Represent the business professionally at industry events, meetings and networking opportunities - Consistently achieve agreed sales, revenue and consignment targets - Develop a strong understanding of the vehicle remarketing and auction market to identify new opportunities If you have Sales experience within a auction background and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Internal Sales Account Manager

Bedford
Bedfordshire
£35k - 45k per year + Monthly Bonus
B2B Sales

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