Business Development Manager - UK and Europe

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Business Development Manager for the UK and Europe. In this role, you will develop strategies to enhance sales via distribution partners and analyze market opportunities within the sector. Candidates must possess a technical understanding of products and a strong background in international sales, fostering relationships and collaborating with teams across Europe.

Benefits

Company car

Bonuses up to £12k

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with long-term planning capabilities.
• Background in business development and growth strategies.
• Flexibility for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales strategy in the UK and Europe.
• Conduct market and gap analysis for opportunities.
• Collaborate with local sales teams to optimize results.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Business development

International sales

Education

Technical understanding of electrically biased products

Experience in export sales

Job description

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Business Development Manager - UK and Europe, Southampton

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 segments of business and industry, 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 opportunities, analyzing product offerings, pricing, and providing feedback to product management and sales teams. You will shape sales strategies at the 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 be technically inclined. 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. Experience working with different group companies and decision makers across countries, possibly within a matrix organization, may be advantageous.