Business Development Manager

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in Contract Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Business Development Manager for a remote role focused on driving sustainable growth by securing new business and expanding into new sectors. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CEM, consultative sales skills, and the ability to build long-term partnerships. Responsibilities include identifying strategic opportunities and leading client onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) sector.
• Comfortable working autonomously and under pressure.
• Clear, confident communication across digital and written channels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure strategic new business opportunities.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and contract review meetings for new client onboarding.
• Create tailored proposals and solutions based on in-depth client understanding.

Skills

Consultative sales

Strategic account development

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MRP software

Job description

Business Development Manager - Remote

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.