Business Development Manager

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in electronic manufacturing is seeking a Business Development Manager. This high-impact role focuses on driving growth through market expansion and customer engagement. The ideal candidate should have strong sales acumen, relationship-building skills, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Hybrid work flexibility is offered, with occasional travel to Crawley or client sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in business development, sales, or account management, preferably in manufacturing or component distribution.
• Deep understanding of the electronic manufacturing sector.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Deliver tailored proposals and persuasive presentations.
• Collaborate internally to create client-specific solutions.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to guide strategy.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals aligned with profitability goals.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Sales acumen

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Market awareness

Customer insight

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Remote / Crawley, UK

Role Summary: We're recruiting a Business Development Manager for a leading player in electronic manufacturing. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on driving growth through new business opportunities, market expansion, and strategic customer engagement. Ideal for someone with strong sales acumen, relationship-building skills, and experience in component distribution or manufacturing.

Why This Role?

• Join a forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of electronics manufacturing.
• Autonomy to develop and execute growth strategies in both established and emerging markets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, and operations teams.
• Hybrid flexibility - work remotely with occasional travel to Crawley or client sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Deliver tailored proposals and persuasive presentations.
• Collaborate internally to create client-specific solutions.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to guide strategy.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals aligned with profitability goals.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 2+ years in business development, sales, or account management (manufacturing or component distribution preferred).
• A deep understanding of the electronic manufacturing sector.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets and driving growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong market awareness and customer insight.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and working independently in a remote setup.

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.