Sales & Commercial Lead Generation - Placement Student at Deep Manufacturing Limited, Bristol, GB

Motivated placement student needed to drive lead generation and initial business development in DEEP Manufacturing’s key sectors such as defense, aerospace, energy, and marine, by researching prospects, crafting outreach, and supporting sales pipeline growth in an innovative manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify target companies, programs, sectors, and decision-makers matching strategic priorities.
• Research prospective customers to assess business needs, market drivers, and fit with company capabilities.
• Build and maintain structured lists of target accounts and contacts using various digital tools and AI research.
• Support prospect segmentation by application, market, geography, strategic fit, and commercial value.
• Detect market trends, new entrants, and potential future opportunities.
• Assist in developing and executing outreach campaigns to spark interest and arrange introductory meetings.
• Create tailored first-contact messages and follow-ups with marketing support.
• Utilize AI and digital tools for personalized outreach while ensuring quality and relevance.
• Manage outbound efforts via email, LinkedIn, and other platforms, tracking engagement and follow-ups.
• Record activities, responses, and outcomes in CRM systems and internal trackers.
• Qualify leads to standards before pipeline entry and report on key metrics like accounts identified and response rates.
• Improve lead generation processes, campaign quality, and data management.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and technical teams to align efforts and refine messaging.
• Participate in reviews, sharing insights on research and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Commercial Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and research abilities to collect data, spot patterns, and organize information.
• Effective written and verbal communication for professional outreach.
• Interest in B2B sales, business development, and market engagement.
• Skill in crafting clear, accurate, tailored messages for external use.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools; eagerness to learn CRM and AI prospecting tools.
• Excellent organization, detail orientation, and data management discipline.
• Self-motivated and proactive in a dynamic environment.
• Based in Bristol and available to work onsite at Portside location.
• Desirable: Knowledge of advanced manufacturing or engineering.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM, marketing automation, or sales tools.
• Experience with AI for research and messaging.
• Prior customer-facing, sales, marketing, or support roles.

Education

High School or equivalent

Benefits And Growth

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Free onsite parking.
• On-the-job training and hands-on experience in B2B sales and commercial growth.
• Close collaboration with commercial leaders and exposure to strategic opportunity development.
• Contribution to global market expansion in a high-growth manufacturing business.
• Participation in trade shows and industry events.
• Practical involvement in marketing plan support and pipeline enhancement.