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.
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
Desirable
Required Competencies
Required Work Experience
Travel
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.

Alfred H Knight is a leading provider of inspection, analytical and technical consultancy services for the metals, minerals, solid fuels and agricultural industries. With over 140 years of experience with a variety of materials, clients trust us to deliver accurate and reliable results.
We employ a global network of inspectors and have strategically located laboratories in over 45 countries. This enables us to ensure our clients receive a high level of service at crucial points in the global value chain, including on-site or at a port.
We continuously invest in our people, facilities and services. By doing so, we are able to provide a consistently high level of service, whilst helping our colleagues improve and progress in their chosen fields. As a result of this, Alfred H Knight continues to grow organically as a global entity.