Customer Development Manager

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturing firm is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive customer success and business growth. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounts, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in account management or business development with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and commercial acumen. This position offers the chance for significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in account management or business development.
• Track record of growing accounts and securing new business.
• Ability to navigate technical and commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted point of contact for major customers.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams for seamless project execution.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Commercial acumen

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Customer Development Manager
Location: Office-based near Kidlington, with travel to customer sites as needed
Salary: up to circa GBP50,000 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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