Business Development Manager

Hunter Selection; Wales; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK. The role involves identifying and developing new customer relationships, especially in high-reliability industries. Benefits include a salary of £55,000 plus bonuses, a strong pension plan, and company-funded healthcare after one year.

Benefits

5% salary bonus for target achievement

8% company pension contribution

BUPA healthcare after one year

25 days holiday plus 5 additional days after 5 years

Expenses package for meals and travel

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales, preferably in electronics or high-reliability.
• Ability to manage a regional sales territory independently.
• Commercial awareness to negotiate and close complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customer relationships.
• Research and target new market sectors for business expansion.
• Proactively generate and qualify leads.

Skills

B2B business development

Technical sales

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of passive and power components

Industry knowledge (defence, aerospace, rail)

Education

Background in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager

Covering Wales, South West England and Northern Ireland

Remote

26938/400

55,000 plus commission bonus

What is on offer?

• 100% of targets achieved 5% salary bonus, hit 110% of target then 10%
• 8% company pension contribution after probation - rising 1% per year of service, employee can also make salary sacrifice contributions
• BUPA - company funded after one year service, after 5 years service company pay for spouse
• 25 days holiday, 5 years service additional 5 days
• Expenses package for meals, travel, hotels, mileage etc

Be part of a respected UK business with a strong heritage in specialist, high-reliability markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to involved in a supportive, knowledgeable team that values integrity, service, and long-term customer relationships. You will have the opportunity to work with market-leading suppliers and blue-chip customers.

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across the UK. You will act as the face of the business to new and prospective customers, promoting the product range, technical services, and long-standing reputation for reliability and quality.

• New Business Acquisition: Identify and develop new customer relationships, including OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Market Expansion: Research and target new market sectors or applications for the businesses distribution and manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead Generation: Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach, networking, and attendance at industry events.
• Customer Engagement: Arrange and attend customer visits, product presentations, and technical discussions.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain and update internal systems to track progress, manage opportunities, and forecast accurately.

There can be a full job description provided upon request

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales (preferably electronics or high-reliability industries).
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and close complex deals.
• Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components.
• Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail or industrial sectors.
• Background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.

To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.