Business Development Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our team in Truro, Cornwall. In this role, you will support the growth of our Mineral Processing services across the UK and international markets. You will focus on identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships.

This is a field-based opportunity designed for a proactive professional who thrives on building face-to-face relationships. While you will be home-based to facilitate regular client visits, attendance at industry events, and occasional international travel, staying connected to our core operations is vital. As such, the role requires an on-site presence at our Truro office for approximately 2 to 3 days per month, ensuring close collaboration with our technical teams and a deep alignment with the local expertise that drives our division.

By developing a strong understanding of company capabilities, you will effectively position our services in the market and promote our full range of offerings, with a focus on cross-selling and linking opportunities across the wider group. You will represent the business at industry events, conferences, and exhibitions to build brand presence and generate leads, while monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the sector. Additionally, you will work closely with technical and operational teams to ensure alignment between client requirements and service delivery, while supporting strategic planning and contributing to business growth initiatives.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within the mining industry or mineral and metal processing or TIC. 
• Established network and relationships within the mining, mineral and metals sector  

Desirable

• Knowledge of related services e.g., metallurgy, geochemistry, or laboratory testing services.
• CRM experience and pipeline management
• Strong technical understanding of mineral processing methods and industry practices

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, convert opportunities and meet sales targets 
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach

Required Work Experience

• Experience in selling technical or laboratory-based services
• Experience attending and presenting at industry conferences and trade events 

Travel

• Ability to travel regularly within the UK and internationally

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.