Business Development Manager

ACS Business Performance Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in electronic manufacturing is seeking a Business Development Manager for a client-facing role focused on driving growth through market expansion and strategic customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years in business development or sales, with strong communication and negotiation skills. This hybrid role allows for remote flexibility, with occasional travel to Crawley or client sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in business development, sales, or account management.
• Good understanding of the electronic manufacturing sector.
• Proven success in meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.

Skills

Sales acumen

Relationship-building

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager
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.