Business Development Manager

Hunter Selection; Builth Wells; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK. This role offers remote work and involves acquiring new business, engaging customers, and managing sales pipelines. Ideal candidates will have a background in electronics or technical sales, and experience in B2B environments. Compensation includes a salary of £55,000 plus commission and various benefits.

Benefits

5% bonus for 100% of targets achieved

8% pension contribution after probation

BUPA healthcare after one year

25 days holiday with additional after five years

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales, preferably in electronics.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.
• Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customer relationships including OEMs and Tier 1 contractors.
• Research and target new market sectors for distribution and manufacturing capabilities.
• Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach and networking.

Skills

B2B business development

Technical sales

Commercial negotiation

Knowledge of electronic components

Experience in defence/aerospace

Education

Background in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager — Covering Wales, South West England and Northern Ireland. Remote. £55,000 plus commission bonus.

What is on offer?

• 100% of targets achieved: 5% salary bonus


• Hit 110% of target: 10% bonus


• 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 of service; after five years the company pays 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 businesses 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.

To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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