Business Development Manager - Industrial Automation

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Industrial Automation is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales of their Device & Field Connectivity product range. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronic components, proven sales experience, and a relevant technical qualification. This home-based role involves significant travel and collaboration with a technical team to deliver tailored solutions to high-value clients.

Benefits

Car or Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

25 days Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven sales success in electronic connectors and components.
• Strong technical and commercial competence.
• Ability to influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and growth of Device & Field Connectivity products.
• Achieve design-in and specification of products.
• Collaborate with marketing and specification teams.

Skills

Sales experience in electronic components

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Logical problem-solving abilities

Adaptability to change

Education

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager – Device Connectivity
£55,000 - £65,000 (£75K+ OTE)
Car or Allowance, PMI, Life Assurance, Pension
25 days Holiday
Field Based

Our client offers a superb opportunity for a Business Development Manager with a background in Industrial Automation to oversee the sales and growth of the Device & Field Connectivity product range.

The successful candidate will focus on achieving design-in and specification of the client's products within a broader component portfolio. You will act as a key driver of new business, collaborating with automation and connectivity experts to deliver tailored system solutions to high-value clients. With face-to-face engagement opportunities and support from a knowledgeable technical team, you will generate significant value in key industrial markets.

We seek applications from outstanding candidates with proven sales success in electronic connectors, components, and field wiring markets.

Candidates should ideally hold an HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant subject, demonstrating strong technical and commercial competence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence decision-makers. Knowledge of markets, customer types such as contract electronic manufacturers, device manufacturers, and electronic component distributors, is essential. The role involves responsibility for the sales target of this product line, ensuring profitable growth through direct sales efforts and collaboration with marketing and specification teams.

This is a home-based role, preferably with good access to major roads, as travel will be involved. It reports to the most senior level and is a key position.

Skills Summary

• Proven sales experience in electronic components, connectors, and device manufacturing industries
• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification
• Well-organized with a professional sales approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly self-motivated and disciplined
• Logical problem-solving abilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong desire to succeed
• Adaptability to change
• A successful track record in sales

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