Business Development Manager - UK and Europe

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Manager for their UK and Europe operations based in Portsmouth. The role involves developing market strategies, nurturing distribution partners, and conducting analyses to shape sales strategies. Candidates should possess strong business development experience, technical understanding of products, and the ability to work in international markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in export or international sales is essential.
• Strong background in business development and growth strategies for emerging markets.
• Flexible for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop UK market strategies for sales via distribution partners.
• Conduct market and gap analysis.
• Nurture existing distribution partners to optimize performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Technical understanding of electrically biased products

Business development

Market analysis

International sales experience

Job description

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 generate excellent results, which will be nurtured. The role involves market analysis, gap analysis to assess trends and future market opportunities, analyzing product offerings and pricing, and feeding back to product management and sales teams. You will shape sales strategy at a country level across Europe and work with local sales teams 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 matrix organizations and decision-makers across different countries is advantageous.