Role Overview
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating leads and building a sustainable sales pipeline. Your ability to convert opportunities into tangible business outcomes will be essential for driving growth and establishing long-term client relationships.
This is a hands-on role requiring resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. You will be expected to develop and execute effective sales strategies that support annual growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Own the new business development process, aiming to build and manage a pipeline of approximately £20M.
2. Maintain up-to-date records in CRM and associated management tools.
3. Analyse market trends and customer intelligence; report findings monthly.
4. Identify target markets and provide insights on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
5. Create detailed project mandates and compelling business proposals.
6. Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers across target organisations.
7. Gain a broad understanding of potential customers’ products and their respective markets.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Solid understanding of the contract manufacturing environment, including electro-mechanical assembly, quality requirements, lead-times, and component sourcing.
* Strong commercial acumen with awareness of revenue streams, gross margins, start-up costs, and development contract implications.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Place of Work
This is a hybrid role with frequent travel required across the UK and occasional travel abroad. While home-based, regular presence at the company’s manufacturing site is expected when not attending customer or prospect meetings. A valid UK driving licence and up-to-date passport are essential.
Remuneration Package
* Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience and skills)
* Car: £600/month car budget + fuel or £500/month car allowance + mileage reimbursement
* Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on company performance - 10%
Working Hours:
* 37 hours/week
* Mon–Thurs: 08:30–17:00
* Fri: 08:30–13:30
Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays (includes Christmas shutdown)
* Bookable by the hour
* Extra leave for long service
Pension: Auto-enrolment (5% employee + 3% employer contributions)
Private Medical - Post Probation
Life Cover: 3x annual salary
Wellbeing: 24/7 access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)