Business Development Manager

Innova Search; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales in South West England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This remote position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 plus commission and an annual bonus structure. You will manage your time effectively while building customer relationships in high-reliability sectors. The ideal candidate has a strong background in business development and essential technical knowledge.

Benefits

Commission

Annual performance bonus

Pension

Regular training and support

Qualifications

• Strong track record in business development or technical sales, preferably in electronics or high-reliability industries.
• Ability to manage territory and work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business with OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Research and expand into new markets and applications.
• Generate leads via outreach, networking, and industry events.

Skills

Business development

Technical sales

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager — Location: Remote (South West England - Wales - Northern Ireland). Contract: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: £55,000 + commission + annual bonus structure.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to take ownership of sales across South West England - Wales - Northern Ireland, managing your own time while building and growing customer relationships in high-reliability sectors.

The Role

• Identify and win new business with OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Research and expand into new markets and applications.
• Generate leads via outreach, networking, and industry events.
• Arrange and attend customer visits, presentations, and technical discussions.
• Manage your own pipeline and produce accurate forecasts.
• Collaborate with technical, product, and internal sales teams to deliver tailored solutions.

What We re Looking For

• Strong track record in business development or technical sales (electronics or high-reliability industries preferred).
• Ability to manage your own territory and work independently.
• Confident communicator with solid presentation and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
• Technical knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components is highly desirable.

What’s On Offer

• £55,000 base salary + commission.
• Annual performance bonus:
  • 100% target achieved = 5% of annual salary.
  • 110% target achieved = 10% of annual salary.
• Freedom to manage your own time while covering Wales.
• Regular training and support to help you succeed.
• Pension and additional benefits.