Business Development Manager
Location: UK Remote - Based Midlands or above (regular travel to customer sites across the UK)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established UK specialist distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components. This full-time, permanent role offers a remote working arrangement (Midlands or further north) with regular UK-wide travel and will suit a commercially driven sales professional with a strong background in B2B technical sales.
This role is ideal for a proactive and ambitious Business Development Manager who enjoys developing new customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and representing a technically credible organisation within demanding, high-reliability markets.
Main Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager (UK Remote - Midlands or above):
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities with OEMs, CEMs, and Tier 1 contractors across the UK.
- Research and target new markets, applications, and sectors aligned with distribution and manufacturing capabilities.
- Proactively generate and qualify leads through cold outreach, networking, and industry events.
- Arrange and attend customer meetings, product presentations, and technical discussions.
- Manage and maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasting opportunities and tracking progress.
- Work closely with internal sales, product management, and engineering teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.
- Provide regular sales activity updates, KPIs, and performance reports to senior management.
Requirements of the Business Development Manager (UK Remote - Midlands or above):
- Proven experience in B2B business development or technical sales, ideally within electronics or high-reliability sectors.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage a regional sales territory effectively.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating and closing complex sales opportunities.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, including visits to the Mid Wales headquarters.
- Knowledge of electronic components (passive, power, or electromechanical) is advantageous.
- Experience selling into defence, aerospace, rail, or industrial markets is desirable.
- Technical background in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline is beneficial.
Working Pattern & Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent role.
- UK remote working (Midlands or above) with regular travel to customer sites.
- Competitive base salary with performance-related commission.
- Pension scheme and additional benefits.
- Opportunity to join a respected UK organisation with long-term customer relationships and a strong technical reputation.
To apply for this Business Development Manager role, please send your CV to or call (url removed) or call (phone number removed)