Business Development Manager - PCB Connectivity

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics and automation industry seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales of PCB connectivity solutions. This strategic role involves targeting OEMs and collaborating with distribution partners, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses and pension contributions.

Benefits

10-15% annual bonus

Up to 10% company pension contribution

Life Assurance - 3x salary

Denplan & private health insurance options

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales of electronic components.
• Strong understanding of design-in sales processes.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Target OEMs and contract manufacturers for PCB connectivity solutions.
• Collaborate with distribution partners to drive project-based value.
• Support product management activities and align strategies with European counterparts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Understanding of OEMs

Sales cycle management

Collaboration with design engineers

Job description

Below is a refined version of the job description, with improved formatting and removal of redundancies:

Business Development Manager - PCB Connectivity, Bristol

Client: BMS Performance

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

• Field-based role targeting OEMs and contract manufacturers
• Strategic design-in sales at the start of the product lifecycle
• Premium product suite - power, signal & data PCB connectors
• National role with excellent internal and European support
• Outstanding benefits package and career progression

The Role:

A rare opportunity for a commercially sharp, technically minded professional to step into a strategic, national role in the fast-moving electronics and automation industry. As Business Development Manager - PCB Connectivity, your focus will be on selling a range of PCB-mounted connectivity solutions, including power, signal, and data connectors, across OEMs and Electronic Contract Manufacturers in the UK.

You will target design engineers and development teams at the earliest stages of product development, aiming to get products specified and designed in. Approximately 70% of your role involves direct sales with blue-chip OEMs and growing mid-size firms, while the remaining 30% involves collaboration with distribution partners like Arrow Electronics to drive project-based value.

In addition to sales, you will support product management activities in the UK, working with European counterparts to align strategies, support trade events, and deliver technical presentations. This role combines new business generation, technical influence, and brand development in a dynamic electronics vertical.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in field sales, selling electronic components or technical solutions
• Strong understanding of OEMs, ECMS, and the design-in sales process
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Experience working with design engineers and procurement teams
• Background in product management, trade events, or cross-border collaboration is a bonus

The Package:

• 10-15% annual bonus
• Up to 10% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance - 3x salary
• Denplan & private health insurance options
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

The Company:

A global manufacturer with over 175 years of innovation in automation and electronics. Known for engineering excellence and a supportive culture, the UK team thrives on collaboration, technical training, and continuous development, supported by a European HQ that drives product innovation and market leadership.