International Business Development Manager - Recycling Equipment

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Important Information

Location: M&K HQ, BT70 2PD, Northern Ireland

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Based on Experience

Skills and Experience

Required Criteria:

Proven track record in Business Development, Sales Management or Commercial Leadership.
Experience managing and developing sales teams.
Ability to create and execute growth strategies.
Strong commercial negotiation skills.
Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
Experience developing new markets and customer relationships.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.
Full UK driving licence.

Desired Criteria:

Waste recycling industry experience.
Waste management experience.
Engineering or manufacturing sector experience.
Capital equipment sales experience.
Knowledge of export markets and international distribution networks.
Experience selling complex technical solutions.

Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for someone who is:

Ambitious and driven.
Commercially intelligent.
Honest and dependable.
Focused on delivering results.
Customer-centric in their approach.
Enthusiastic about helping clients solve operational challenges.
Comfortable engaging with business owners, plant managers and senior decision-makers.

Why Join M&K?

Join a rapidly growing international engineering business.
Work directly with senior leadership.
Lead the commercial growth strategy.
Significant earning potential.
International travel and networking opportunities.
Genuine career progression into senior leadership positions.
Represent industry-leading recycling equipment manufactured in Northern Ireland.
Play a key role in helping customers improve recycling rates and reduce waste disposal costs.

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If you’re an experienced sales professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within the recycling industry, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Desmond Rafferty
📧 desmond.rafferty@the-mkgroup.com
📞 07786 561002

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Lead Growth Across the UK and International Markets

M&K is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of static. mobile & modular waste recycling equipment.

As demand for M&K’s solutions continues to grow across the UK and international markets, we are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven International Business Development to lead our business development activities, manage our UK sales team and drive strategic growth worldwide.

This is a senior commercial leadership role combining hands-on business development with sales management responsibilities.

This role will suit an experienced sales leader who enjoys building relationships, developing markets, mentoring sales professionals and winning complex capital equipment projects.

KEY OBJECTIVE

You will be responsible for developing key international markets, expanding our distributor network, securing major projects and supporting a team of UK-based Business Development Managers to achieve ambitious growth targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Strategic Business Development

Develop and execute M&K’s international growth strategy.
Identify new market opportunities across Europe, North America, the Middle East and emerging markets.
Build relationships with major waste management companies, recyclers, contractors and strategic partners.
Develop new distributor and dealer networks.
Secure high-value equipment and turnkey recycling system projects.
Represent M&K at international trade exhibitions and industry events.

Sales Leadership

Manage and support UK-based Business Development Managers.
Set sales objectives and monitor performance.
Coach and mentor sales personnel.
Assist the team with major opportunities and key account development.
Drive a high-performance sales culture.
Ensure opportunities are effectively managed through the sales pipeline.

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I've worked for M&K for 6 years as an Business Development Manager. The biggest advantage is that we manufacture equipment we're genuinely proud of. Customers regularly tell us the quality of the machines and the level of support they receive are among the best in the industry. That means when I visit a new prospect, I'm confident in what I'm offering.

M&K gives you the freedom to build your territory, develop customer relationships and make a real impact on the business. It's a fast-paced environment, but it's also an exciting place to work if you're ambitious and enjoy winning new business

Ian H

International Business Development Manager Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The successful candidate will manage and support M&K’s UK Business Development Managers while also leading international business development activities.

The role is based at M&K’s headquarters in BT70 2PD, Northern Ireland, although significant International & UK travel should be expected.

M&K offers a highly competitive package including salary, performance-related bonus, company vehicle or allowance, ongoing professional development and significant opportunities for career progression.

Travel will form a substantial part of the role and may include customer visits, exhibitions, distributor meetings, international partner development and project negotiations.

Yes. We are looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of the M&K team.

We value reliability, organisation, attention to detail, communication skills, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

While engineering qualifications are not essential, an understanding of industrial equipment, waste processing or recycling operations would be advantageous.

Yes. Successful candidates will receive training on M&K equipment, systems, applications and sales processes.

Absolutely. The successful candidate will represent M&K at major UK and international trade exhibitions, conferences and industry events.

Success will include growing UK sales revenue, supporting and developing the Business Development team, securing major equipment projects, expanding international market presence and establishing new strategic customer relationships.

Absolutely. M&K is a growing business and we are committed to developing talented individuals into senior commercial and leadership positions

Contact Desmond Rafferty directly by email or telephone for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. 07786561002

hat attracted me to M&K was the opportunity to sell market-leading recycling equipment backed by a strong engineering team. What has kept me here is the culture. Good ideas are listened to, hard work is recognised and there's always an opportunity to develop.

The waste and recycling sector is evolving quickly, and M&K is at the forefront of that change. It's an exciting company to be part of and a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a successful sales career.

M&K gives you the freedom to build your territory, develop customer relationships and make a real impact on the business. It's a fast-paced environment, but it's also an exciting place to work if you're ambitious and enjoy winning new business

Alan McG

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Competitive Salary

Commission

Interesting Work

Opportunity to Travel

Flexible Hours

About M&K

We have a vacancy for an International Business Development Manager to drive profitable sales growth by developing key international markets, expanding our distributor network, securing major projects and supporting a team of UK-based Business Development Managers to achieve ambitious growth targets.