Business Development Manager
UK-wide Field-based (75% travel) with occasional travel to Basingstoke
£40,000 - £50,000 very competitive commission scheme
OverviewAn established, UK-owned electronics manufacturing and supply chain services business is seeking a Business Development Manager to support continued growth across its Supply Chain as a Service offering.
Operating from modern, world-class facilities, the business supports customers across medical, aerospace & defence, industrial, automotive, transport, space, motorsport and instrumentation markets, delivering end-to-end electronics manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
As Business Development Manager, you ll be responsible for driving new business across supply chains offerings and expanding existing customer relationships. Working closely with senior leadership and internal teams, you ll identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and convert prospects into long-term partners.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute business development plans in collaboration with the Sales Director
- Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities through networking, market research and partnerships
- Drive order intake from new customers and new projects within existing accounts
- Build strong, trusted relationships with prospective clients and propose effective supply chain solutions
- Sell offerings including strategic procurement, demand planning, inventory reduction, kitting & distribution, Kanban and consignment models
- Prepare detailed proposals and commercial quotations
- Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, production and quality teams
- Manage leads, pipeline and CRM activity
- Track performance against targets and support pricing strategy
- Provide regular sales and pipeline reporting
- Background in business development, sales or account growth within electronics manufacturing, manufacturing, EMS or supply chain services
- Experience within medical, aerospace & defence, industrial or automotive sectors advantageous
- Commercially driven with a strong new business focus
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable in a field-based role with extensive UK travel
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
- Birthday day off
- Private healthcare and health cash plan
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Up to 5% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle to work, tech and home salary sacrifice schemes
- Free parking and additional lifestyle benefits
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