Business Development Manager – Passive Components – North of UK
Position Type
Full Time
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Up to £65,000 plus benefits
Sector
Franchised Distribution
Working Model
Field Based
We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive growth for a UK-based, CECC/BS-approved distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components. With over 50 years of technical expertise, the business supplies a broad component portfolio to demanding sectors including defence, aerospace, rail, and industrial markets. This role focuses on winning new business across the UK and representing the company to prospective customers. It suits a proactive, self-motivated professional with B2B technical sales experience and a strong understanding of electronic components or high-reliability supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Growth: Identify and secure new customer opportunities across OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors
- Market Development: Explore and penetrate new markets and applications aligned with manufacturing and distribution strengths
- Lead Creation: Generate and qualify prospects through proactive outreach, networking, and industry events
- Customer Interaction: Organise and attend customer meetings, technical discussions, and product presentations
- Opportunity Management: Track and manage the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and CRM updates
- Cross-functional Working: Collaborate closely with product, sales, and engineering teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
- Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates, KPIs, and sales reports to senior leadership
Requirements
- Proven B2B business development or technical sales experience, ideally within electronics or high-reliability sectors
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across technical and commercial stakeholders
- Able to work independently, manage a regional territory, and close complex deals
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel, including visits to the Mid Wales HQ
- Knowledge of passive, power, or electromechanical components
- Experience in defence, aerospace, rail, or industrial markets
- Technical background in electronics or electrical engineering
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If you are a highly organized and motivated individual with the experience and qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply simply by completing the details below and attaching an up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume.
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