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Business Development Manager / Field Sales / Sales Engineer
Automation | Machinery Manufacturing | Industrial Machinery Safety | UK Wide
Base salary: £60,000–£65,000 (OTE c. £15,000+)
Plus: Company car | Bonus scheme
Location: Hybrid – Ideally within 2 hours travel of our Wolverhampton office (travel as required)
About the Role
Fortress Safety is seeking a driven Business Development Manager / Field Sales Engineer to sell our range of products and accelerate new business growth across the automotive, transport, commercial vehicle, vehicle battery manufacturing and Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier sectors.
This is a role for a proactive new-business hunter who thrives on building relationships across the entire supply chain — OEMs, integrators, machine builders and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers — and converting complex, technical opportunities into long-term commercial success.
You will lead end-to-end technical sales and business development, combining commercial acumen with engineering understanding to deliver high-value safety and automation solutions.
You’ll be representing a global leader in machinery safety and interlocking, part of Halma plc (FTSE 100).
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact position for a proactive new business hunter who thrives on building relationships and delivering complex technical solutions. You’ll work closely with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and integrators to identify, develop, and convert high-value opportunities aligned with our strategic growth objectives.
What you’ll be doing
What you’ll bring
About Fortress Safety
Since 1977, Fortress Safety has protected people and equipment in hazardous environments worldwide. Headquartered in Wolverhampton, we operate across the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, China and India, and are proud to be part of Halma plc, a purpose-driven global group focused on safety, health and the environment.
🎁 Benefits
🤝 Inclusion & Belonging
We celebrate difference. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during recruitment, just let us know.
📩 Ready to drive growth in the automotive and transport sector?
Apply now and help us shape the future of safety, automation and mobility manufacturing.