Business Development Executive

  • Pertemps Crawley Perms 304
  • Jul 10, 2026
Full time Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Business Development / Account Manager - Electronics SectorSouth East England (Remote / Field Based)A leading technical distributor operating within the electronic components and engineering solutions space is seeking a driven Business Development / Account Manager to grow and develop key accounts across the South East region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established yet fast-growing organisation working closely with OEMs, engineers, and technical buyers across a broad range of industries. The Role:Taking full ownership of the South East England region, you will be developing both new and existing customer relationships while driving revenue growth across a technical product portfolio. This is a mix of new business development and account management, requiring a proactive and commercially minded approach.Working closely with internal technical and operations teams, you'll manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals and ongoing account growth.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop new business opportunities across the electronic components / engineering market
  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts, increasing product penetration
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with OEMs, engineers, and procurement teams
  • Identify market trends, competitor activity, and new revenue opportunities
  • Manage the full sales cycle including quoting, negotiation, and closing
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts
  • Attend customer visits, meetings, and occasional industry exhibitions
The Person
  • Proven experience in business development or technical sales (essential)
  • Background in electronics, electrical engineering, components, sensors, or similar strongly preferred
  • Strong commercial awareness with a consultative sales approach
  • Comfortable working autonomously and managing a territory
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Organised, self-motivated, and target-driven
The Package
  • Base up to £50k DOE + commission
  • Company car (post-probation) or car allowance
  • Private healthcare plan, contributory pension, critical illness & much more!
  • 4.5 day week (lunchtime Friday finish)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing business within a highly technical and evolving industry, offering genuine scope to develop your career and earnings potential.