Business Development Manager

Octagon Group; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Reading is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities and drive revenue growth across the UK. This permanent role offers a competitive salary plus bonus and a chance to shape growth in a growing technical engineering business focused on power electronics and energy solutions.

You will work with customers, OEMs and distribution partners, manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, and collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a proven background in B2B business development or technical sales, ideally within a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience in power electronics, power supplies, electrical/electronic components, industrial automation, energy storage or renewable energy would be highly advantageous.
• You will be commercially focused, confident engaging with technical and senior stakeholders, and have a strong track record of developing new business and building long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, OEMs and distribution partners
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through to contract negotiation and close
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for further growth
• Work closely with technical teams to understand customer requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
• Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events

Skills

B2B sales

Technical sales

Power electronics

Account development

Job description

Business Development Manager
Power Electronics | Technical Sales

Location: Reading | Salary: Competitive + Bonus | Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing technical engineering business specialising in power electronics, power supplies, power conversion and energy solutions.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, develop strategic customer relationships and drive revenue growth across the UK.

Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager job:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the UK
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, OEMs and distribution partners
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting through to contract negotiation and close
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for further growth
• Work closely with technical teams to understand customer requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
• Represent the business at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events

Required skills and experience for the Business Development Manager job:

• The successful candidate will have a proven background in B2B business development or technical sales, ideally within a technical or engineering environment.
• Experience in power electronics, power supplies, electrical/electronic components, industrial automation, energy storage or renewable energy would be highly advantageous.
• You will be commercially focused, confident engaging with technical and senior stakeholders, and have a strong track record of developing new business and building long-term customer relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established technical business with ambitious growth plans and genuine scope to make a significant commercial impact.