Business Development Manager

ACS Performance; Bristol; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth by securing new business and developing long-term customer partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) and a consultative sales approach. This remote role offers the opportunity to lead new client onboarding and ensure commercial success through strategic account development.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM).
• Experience in consultative sales and strategic account development.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure strategic new business opportunities.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and contract review meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with Estimating, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams.

Skills

Consultative sales

Strong influencing

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Technical acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Job vacancy - Business Development Manager

We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a leader in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM). This is a remote role focused on driving sustainable growth by winning new business, expanding into new sectors, and developing long-term customer partnerships.

This position suits someone with a proven track record in CEM, strong technical acumen, and a strategic, consultative approach to sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, pursue, and secure strategic new business opportunities
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and contract review meetings for new client onboarding
• Work cross-functionally with Estimating, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams
• Create tailored proposals and solutions based on in-depth client understanding
• Ensure commercial success by balancing customer value with profitability
• Support broader sales team in capturing and growing market share
• Stay current on vendor product lines and services

Key Skills & Experience:

• Solid background in the Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) sector
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and BOMs
• Skilled in consultative sales and strategic account development
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Comfortable working autonomously and under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; MRP software experience is a bonus
• Clear, confident communication across digital and written channels

If you're a commercially driven, technically adept professional with a passion for building client relationships and delivering tailored solutions-this could be the ideal next step in your career.

ACS are recruiting for a Business Development Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Business Development Manager submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Business Development Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Business Development Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Business Development Manager role you desire.