Sales & Business Development Manager - Sensors/Automotive

Roc Search Europe Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology manufacturer is seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to drive new business across the UK and Europe. The role involves securing OEM accounts, collaborating with engineering teams, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and a proven sales record in the sensors or automotive sectors. Flexible remote working is available.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Support from an international team

Qualifications

• Proven success in penetrating OEMs and winning new business.
• Experience in sensors or the automotive sector is highly advantageous.
• Flexible to travel extensively across Europe (up to 80%).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of new business development and execute a pipeline of opportunities.
• Break into OEMs, securing new projects and supply agreements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging applications and trends.

Skills

Sales and business development

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, or similar)

Job description

Overview

Sales & Business Development Manager - Sensors / Automotive OEMs
UK / Remote

We are supporting a global manufacturer in the sensor technology market who are seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to lead growth across the UK and wider European region (Main focus will be on UK Business). This position is pivotal in driving new business, breaking into OEM accounts and shaping sales strategy across the sensor and automotive sectors.

The Role

• Take ownership of new business development, building and executing a strong pipeline of opportunities across Europe.
• Proactively break into OEMs, securing new projects and long term supply agreements.
• Collaborate closely with global engineering teams on product introductions ensuring technical solutions meet customer requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging applications, technologies and trends within sensors and automotive.
• Represent the business at trade shows, customer tech days, and industry events to build visibility and establish long-term partnerships.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasting, ensuring consistent revenue growth and alignment with business objectives.

What the business are looking for

• A degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive, or similar)
• Strong track record in sales and business development, with proven success in penetrating OEMs and winning new business.
• Experience within sensors or the automotive sector is highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• A strategic yet hands-on approach to delivering growth.
• Flexible to travel extensively across Europe (up to 80%).

What's On Offer

• Join a globally recognised leader in industry.
• Play a central role in expanding OEM market presence and driving UK and European sales strategy.
• Remote working flexibility with the backing of a highly experienced international team.