Business Development Manager - Electronic Components

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a driven Business Development Manager to enhance business opportunities in electronics, plastics, and metal industries from their Woolwich office. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and a strong sales management track record. This position offers a basic salary of £40,000 - £50,000 with a potential commission of up to £20,000.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales management within the electronics, plastics, or metal sectors.
• Sales management background, with a history of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the designated sectors.
• Develop strategic relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth sectors.

Skills

Business development

Sales management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Technical qualification (engineering, electronics, materials science)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team, focusing on the development of new business opportunities across electronic components, metal parts, and plastic injection moulded components. Based in Woolwich, this is a key role requiring a blend of technical understanding and commercial acumen, with travel to client sites as needed. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, understands the industrial or manufacturing supply chain, and is motivated by achieving targets in a dynamic and growing sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the electronics, plastics, and metal industries.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth sectors and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and quotations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, operations, procurement) to ensure client requirements are met.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline and report progress to senior management.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales management within one or more of the following sectors: Electronic components Plastic Injection Moulding Metal parts / precision engineering
• Sales management background, with a history of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Technical qualification or background strongly preferred (e.g. engineering, electronics, materials science).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Commission/Bonus: £10,000 - £20,000 (OTE up to £70,000+)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance (from next renewal)
• Pension & other standard benefits

About the Company / Recruitment

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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