Business Development Representative

Avnet; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global distributor of technology products is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative in Leeds. This role involves identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities for test & measurement solutions, engaging with customers, and updating CRM systems. Candidates should be strong communicators with an interest in technology and a customer-focused attitude. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must be customer-focused and interested in technology.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting.
• Engage customers via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Update CRM systems to support sales forecasting.

Skills

Strong communicator

Customer-focused attitude

Interest in technology

Self-motivated

Organised and detail-focused

Collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Join our energetic and fast‑growing team at Farnell as a Business Development Representative (BDR)!

We’re looking for a proactive, curious, and commercially driven individual to help identify, qualify, and develop new sales opportunities for our industry‑leading Test & Measurement products, software, and solutions.

If you enjoy engaging with customers, uncovering their challenges, and helping connect them with the right technical solutions — this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting
• Engage new and existing customers via phone, email, and virtual meetings
• Understand customer needs in R&D, manufacturing test, and validation environments
• Initiate first‑contact conversations to position NI’s test solutions
• Qualify opportunities based on need, fit, timeline, and budget
• Route sales‑ready opportunities to Account Managers or Business Development Managers
• Respond promptly to customer information requests about NI products and capabilities
• Maintain consistent follow‑up throughout the opportunity lifecycleCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and NI partners
• Accurately update CRM systems to support forecasting and pipeline visibility
• Contribute to pipeline growth, account expansion, and regional sales objectives

We’re looking for someone who is…

Essential

• A strong communicator with a positive, customer‑focused attitude
• Interested in technology and learning about test & measurement solutions
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work with guidance
• Comfortable engaging customers through outbound outreach
• Organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Collaborative and eager to work across teams to support shared goals

Desirable

• Experience in sales development, business development, or lead qualification
• Familiarity with technical or engineering environments (a plus, not essential)
• Understanding of sales processes and prospecting methodologies
• Ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Comfortable using CRM systems and tracking sales activity

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working opportunities
• A collaborative team environment with supportive leadership
• Clear development paths
• Exposure to cutting‑edge test and measurement technologies
• Training in NI products, sales processes, and qualification frameworks
• Opportunities to contribute to a growing pipeline and make a real impact

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].

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