Customer Development Manager

ACS Performance; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kidlington is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive account growth and new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in account management or business development, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. This role is integral to supporting the company's ambitious growth strategy through collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing key accounts.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in account management or business development, ideally in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven ability to grow existing accounts and win new business consistently.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Engineering teams.
• Support pricing and commercial strategy.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job vacancy - Customer Development Manager

Customer Development Manager - Growth-Focused Strategic Role

We're hiring a Customer Development Manager to play a pivotal role in driving both account growth and new business opportunities at OGM, a leading player in manufacturing and injection moulding. This high-impact role blends strategic account management with business development, supporting our ambitious 3-year growth plan.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow key customer accounts - act as the primary point of contact for RFQs, enquiries, and ongoing projects.
• Identify and secure new business - target opportunities that align with our strategic goals and convert them into long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally - work closely with Sales, Engineering, and NPI teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support pricing and commercial strategy - contribute to accurate quoting and decision-making to maximise profitability.

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5+ years' experience in account management or business development, ideally in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven ability to grow existing accounts and win new business consistently.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working across technical and commercial teams; organised and confident in a fast-paced environment.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships while driving growth through smart, strategic business development.

ACS are recruiting for a Customer Development Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Customer Development Manager submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Customer Development Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Customer Development Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Customer Development Manager role you desire.