Business Development Manager

AutomationSR; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in industrial automation in the UK is looking for an OEM Solutions Consultant. This full-time role involves field sales and account management, focusing on key OEM opportunities. Candidates should have an ONC or higher in Electrical Engineering and be tech-savvy problem solvers with strong commercial instincts. The position allows for remote work and requires a driving licence. Join a dynamic team committed to growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Field sales and account management experience in industrial automation or industrial technology
• Tech-savvy problem-solver with strong commercial instincts
• Solid knowledge of Automation & Control products

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and win key OEM opportunities.
• Field sales and account management in industrial automation.
• Drive the OEM strategy across key OEM accounts.

Skills

Field sales and account management

Tech-savvy problem-solving

Strong commercial instincts

Knowledge of Automation & Control products

Ability to work remotely

Driving licence

Appetite to succeed

Education

ONC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

The company is part of an independent family-owned business with global market leadership (44,500 people, an annual turnover of 21.6 billion euros) in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the OEM team as an OEM Solutions Consultant, reporting directly to the OEM Solutions Leader. Covering the South West/South East region, we’re looking for a dynamic, commercially driven professional who can think strategically and act decisively. You’ll play a critical role in identifying, qualifying, and winning key OEM opportunities—bringing our OEM strategy to life across a wide range of key OEM accounts.

Responsibilities

• Field sales and account management experience in the industrial automation or industrial technology sector
• A tech-savvy problem-solver with strong commercial instincts
• Ideally, ONC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering + solid knowledge of Automation & Control products
• Ability to work remotely, driving licence and appetite to succeed

Qualifications

• ONC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

Required Skills

• Field sales and account management experience in the industrial automation or industrial technology sector
• Tech-savvy problem-solver with strong commercial instincts
• Solid knowledge of Automation & Control products
• Ability to work remotely
• Driving licence
• Appetite to succeed

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the industrial automation or industrial technology sector

Pay range and compensation package

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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Senioritiy level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing