Business Development Manager

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: North West / Yorkshire region ideally between Manchester and Leeds.

Job Type: Remote with regular travel to customer sites across the UK.

Salary: £55,000

Commission: 100% of target achieved = 5% of salary bonus 110% of target achieved = 10% of salary bonus

About the Company

Our client is a UK-based, CECC/BS approved distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components. Their product portfolio includes passive, interconnect, power, magnetic, optoelectronic, and electromechanical components. Certified to AS9120 and ISO9001:2015, and accredited to BS9000, IECQ-CECC and JOSCAR, they serve demanding sectors including defence, aerospace, rail, industrial, and other harsh-environment markets.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities across the UK. You will represent the company to new and prospective customers, promoting its product range, technical services, and strong reputation for reliability and quality.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with a solid background in B2B technical sales and an understanding of electronic components or the supply chain needs of high-reliability sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Acquisition: Identify and develop new customer relationships, including OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors.

• Market Expansion: Research and target new market sectors or applications for the company s distribution and manufacturing capabilities.

• Lead Generation: Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach, networking, and attendance at industry events.

• Customer Engagement: Arrange and attend customer visits, product presentations, and technical discussions.

• Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain and update internal systems to track progress, manage opportunities, and forecast accurately.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, internal sales, and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions.

• Reporting: Provide regular activity updates, KPIs, and sales reports to the senior management team.

Candidate Profile

• Proven success in B2B business development or technical sales (preferably within electronics or high-reliability industries).

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and close complex deals.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including periodic visits to company headquarters.

• Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components.

• Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail, or industrial sectors.

• Background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.

Why Join?

• Join a respected UK-based business with over 50 years of industry experience.

• Be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team that values integrity, service, and long-term customer relationships.

• Work with market-leading suppliers and blue-chip customers.

• Flexible working with regular contact at a scenic UK headquarters.

• Competitive base salary, performance-based commission, pension, and benefits.