Business Development Manager - UK and Europe

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Manager for its UK and European sectors. This exciting role involves driving market strategies, nurturing partnerships, and optimizing sales efforts across various industries while aligning with global manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical understanding and a strategic approach to business growth.

Benefits

Company car

Performance-based bonus

Flexible international travel

Qualifications

• Strong background in business development and growth strategies.
• Experience in export or international sales is essential.
• Familiarity with matrix organization is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Focus on UK market strategy via distribution partners.
• Conduct market analysis and gap analysis.
• Shape sales strategies at the country level across Europe.

Skills

Technical understanding

Strategic thinking

Business development

Market analysis

International sales

Flexibility for travel

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Business Development Manager - UK and Europe, Exeter

Location: Exeter, 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, providing 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 and industry 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 to assess 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 the country level across Europe and work with local sales teams to optimize potential.

The Applicant

You will 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 and flexibility for international travel are essential. Familiarity with working within a matrix organization with different decision-makers across countries may be advantageous.