Home-Based Fibre Optics BD Manager - UK & Ireland

MRSL Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MRSL Group is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow fibre optic connectivity solutions across the UK and Ireland. The role is home-based, with responsibilities spanning identifying opportunities, developing new business, and supporting customers with technical solutions.

Ideal candidates will have proven fibre optic sales experience, a track record of expanding territories and achieving targets, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills to work across

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven sales, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and confident in developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent organisation, time management and planning skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to think strategically and identify growth opportunities.
• Strong team player who works effectively across different departments.
• Adaptable, creative and comfortable working in a changing market.
• Accountable for personal performance, with a drive to achieve targets.
• Professional approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across the UK and Ireland, working towards agreed sales targets and business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Work closely with internal sales, external sales, engineering and operations teams to deliver excellent customer support.
• Support marketing activities, including exhibitions, trade shows and customer communications.
• Identify opportunities to expand into new markets, industries and geographical regions.
• Promote a wider range of fibre optic solutions, including consumables, test equipment and polishing equipment.
• Deliver product training and technical presentations to customers and colleagues, sharing knowledge of new products and technologies.
• Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts and market updates for management.
• Travel throughout the territory to meet customers, develop relationships and support business growth.
• Attend industry events, monitor market trends and stay informed about developments in fibre optic technology.
• Take a long-term approach to business development, focusing on customer relationships and sustainable sales growth.
• Bring a proactive, creative and enthusiastic approach to identifying opportunities and achieving results.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Strategic thinking

Team player

Market adaptability

Job description

MRSL Group is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow fibre optic connectivity solutions across the UK and Ireland. The role is home-based, with responsibilities spanning identifying opportunities, developing new business, and supporting customers with technical solutions.

Ideal candidates will have proven fibre optic sales experience, a track record of expanding territories and achieving targets, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills to work across