Business Development Manager - North England

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Manchester, Greater Manchester
11 months ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading UK electronics manufacturing provider based in North England - our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance and develop customer relationships, drive business growth, and lead new business development across North England.

Key responsibilities of the Business Development Manager based in North England:

Identify, qualify, and win new business opportunities across target markets, with a 60% focus on hunting new customers and 40% on key account management
Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focused on PCB assembly, contract manufacturing, surface mount, box build, and sheet metal services
Expand relationships with existing customers to maximise business potential across design, production, and quality divisions
Collaborate closely with Estimating and Production teams to ensure competitive, timely quotes and customer satisfaction
Respond promptly to sales enquiries and follow up proactively
Coordinate business development efforts across all group divisions and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships
Provide regular updates on prospects and projects to senior management, including opportunity tracking, sales forecasting, and CRM maintenance
Deliver monthly and quarterly sales KPIs and contribute to sales strategy and growth plans
Operate independently managing a remote territory covering North England (north of Stafford) and south of Scotland, with hybrid/remote working arrangements

Skills and experience required for the Business Development Manager based in North England:

Provable experience in electronics manufacturing sales, preferably contract manufacturing or PCB assembly
Proven track record of successful new business development and key account management
Strong commercial awareness and target-driven mindset with excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Established network of contacts within the PCB and defence sectors is essential
Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work independently and on the road
Fully computer literate with mainstream software proficiency
Full UK driving licence required

Desirable:

Degree qualified (preferred but not essential)
Experience selling into Medical Device, Aerospace, Military & Defence, Life Science, Space, Automotive, Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Maritime, Industrial Equipment, or Networking sectors
Familiarity with integrated manufacturing environments offering design, manufacturing, and assembly services

To apply for this Business Development Manager role based in North England, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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