Business Development Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist distributor of electronic components is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager for a remote position in the UK. This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities, engaging with OEMs and Tier 1 contractors, and developing customer relationships. Candidates should possess B2B technical sales experience, strong communication skills, and a technical background in electronics. This full-time position includes regular travel to customer sites, a competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related commission

Pension scheme

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across the UK.
• Research and target new markets and applications aligned with capabilities.
• Generate and qualify leads through networking and industry events.

Skills

B2B business development

Technical sales

Strong communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Technical background in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: UK Remote - Based Midlands or above (regular travel to customer sites across the UK)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established UK specialist distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components. This full-time, permanent role offers a remote working arrangement (Midlands or further north) with regular UK-wide travel and will suit a commercially driven sales professional with a strong background in B2B technical sales.

This role is ideal for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager who enjoys developing new customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and representing a technically credible organisation within demanding, high-reliability markets.

Main Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager (UK Remote - Midlands or above)

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors across the UK.
• Research and target new markets, applications, and sectors aligned with distribution and manufacturing capabilities.
• Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach, networking, and industry events.
• Arrange and attend customer meetings, product presentations, and technical discussions.
• Manage and maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasting opportunities and tracking progress.
• Work closely with internal sales, product management, and engineering teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.
• Provide regular sales activity updates, KPIs, and performance reports to senior management.

Requirements of the Business Development Manager (UK Remote - Midlands or above)

• Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales, ideally within electronics or high-reliability sectors.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating and closing complex sales opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including visits to the Mid Wales headquarters.
• Knowledge of electronic components (passive, power, or electromechanical) is advantageous.
• Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail, or industrial markets is desirable.
• Technical background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline is beneficial.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role.
• UK remote working (Midlands or above) with regular travel to customer sites.
• Competitive base salary with performance-related commission.
• Pension scheme and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to join a respected UK organisation with long-term customer relationships and a strong technical reputation.

To apply for this Business Development Manager role, please send your CV to or call (url removed) or call (phone number removed)