Business Development Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in North England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales, specifically in electronics or high-reliability industries. Responsibilities include identifying new customer relationships and expanding market presence. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 plus bonuses, flexible remote work, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and health coverage.

Benefits

Commission bonus

8% company pension contribution

BUPA health insurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales.
• Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customer relationships.
• Research and target new market sectors for business expansion.
• Proactively generate and qualify leads through various means.
• Arrange and attend customer visits and technical discussions.
• Maintain and update systems to track sales progress.

Skills

B2B business development

Technical sales

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components

Education

Background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Electronics. Covering North England - Cheshire, Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear. Remote. 26938/400. £55,000 plus commission bonus.

What is on offer?

• 100% of targets achieved 5% salary bonus, hit 110% of target then 10%
• 8% company pension contribution after probation - rising 1% per year of service, employee can also make salary sacrifice contributions
• BUPA - company funded after one year service, after 5 years service company pay for spouse
• 25 days holiday, 5 years service additional 5 days
• Expenses package for meals, travel, hotels, mileage etc

Be part of a respected UK business with a strong heritage in specialist, high-reliability markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to involved in a supportive, knowledgeable team that values integrity, service, and long-term customer relationships. You will have the opportunity to work with market-leading suppliers and blue-chip customers.

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across the UK. You will act as the face of the business to new and prospective customers, promoting the product range, technical services, and long-standing reputation for reliability and quality.

• New Business Acquisition: Identify and develop new customer relationships, including OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Market Expansion: Research and target new market sectors or applications for the business distribution and manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead Generation: Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach, networking, and attendance at industry events.
• Customer Engagement: Arrange and attend customer visits, product presentations, and technical discussions.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain and update internal systems to track progress, manage opportunities, and forecast accurately.

A full job description can be provided upon request

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales (preferably electronics or high-reliability industries).
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and close complex deals.
• Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components.
• Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail or industrial sectors.
• Background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.