Customer Development Manager

Orion Electrotech; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in England is seeking a Customer Development Manager to enhance customer success and drive business growth. Responsibilities include managing major accounts, identifying new opportunities, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates are confident communicators with 3-5 years in account management, ideally in manufacturing or medical devices. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in account management or business development.
• Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or injection moulding is a plus.
• Ability to manage technical and commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for major customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert them into partnerships.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering for project execution.
• Support pricing and estimating processes.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Account management

Communication

Job description

Overview

Customer Development Manager
Location: Office-based near Kidlington, with travel to customer sites as needed
Salary: up to circa £50,000 Car allowance or company car

Are you a natural relationship builder with a sharp commercial instinct? Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets hands-on delivery? If so, this opportunity could be your next big move.

A leading UK-based manufacturing and assembly business is seeking a Customer Development Manager to play a pivotal role in driving customer success and business growth. This is a high-impact position where your ability to connect, influence, and deliver will shape the future of key accounts and unlock new opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the trusted point of contact for major customers, managing enquiries, RFQs, and projects with precision and care.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities into long-term, profitable partnerships.
• Collaborating across Sales, Engineering, and NPI teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Supporting commercial decisions through accurate pricing and estimating.

Who You Are

• A confident communicator with 3–5 years in account management or business development, ideally within manufacturing, medical devices, or injection moulding.
• Commercially savvy, with a track record of growing accounts and securing new business.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable navigating both technical and commercial conversations.
• Driven by relationships, results, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Why This Role?

• Work with leading customers across medical, industrial, and consumer sectors.
• Be part of a business with bold growth ambitions and a clear strategic vision.
• Enjoy autonomy, trust, and the support to shape your role and drive success.

'APPLY NOW' or reach out to Ellie at Orion.

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