Business Development Manager - UK and Europe

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Development Manager focused on the UK and European markets. This role demands strategic planning and deep market analysis to enhance sales strategies through distribution partners. The candidate must have a strong background in international sales, experience in emerging markets, and a technical grasp of industry products.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus structure up to £12k

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong background in business development for emerging markets.
• Experience in export or international sales is essential.
• Flexibility for international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the UK market strategy for sales via distribution partners.
• Conduct market and gap analysis to assess trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with local sales teams across Europe.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Persuasiveness

Market Analysis

Gap Analysis

Sales Strategies

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Business Development Manager - UK and Europe, Cardiff

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Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Manager - UK and EUROPE

Location – UK but flexible to airports and motorway networks for international travel.

Salary - £60k to £70k basic with bonus to £12k per annum plus car and benefits.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting and wide-ranging opportunity, working for a group of 10 global manufacturers with operations in America, Asia, and Europe. The business manufactures a range of test and measurement equipment with associated services and provides these solutions to end users in sectors such as Transport, Renewable Energy, Construction, Healthcare, among others. These are sold via distribution partners across these territories.

The Role

This role focuses on the UK market strategy for sales via distribution partners in various business segments, along with a focus on the European footprint. Existing partners exist, and some excellent results derive from these relationships, which will be nurtured by you. The role involves market analysis, gap analysis, assessing trends and future market opportunities, analyzing product offerings, pricing, and providing feedback to product management and sales teams. You will help shape sales strategies at a country level and collaborate with local sales teams across Europe to optimize potential.

The Applicant

You should have a technical understanding of electrically biased products or solutions or at least be technically persuasive. You will be a strategic thinker and long-term planner with a strong background in business development and growth strategies for emerging markets. Experience in export or international sales is essential, along with flexibility for international travel. Experience working with different corporate groups and decision-makers across countries, possibly within a matrix organization, is advantageous.