Salary: Basic salary up to £40,000 per annum.
Location: Aberdare, Wales.
Remote: UK-wide travel.
Automotive, Aerospace, Transport and Energy sectors.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will promote and expand battery testing services to existing and new customers, working closely with senior leadership to secure and grow long‑term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote battery testing services to stakeholders such as procurement teams, senior managers, engineers and technical specialists.
* Engage with influencers and government bodies, including funders and relevant trade organisations.
* Identify and develop new markets and present technical service offerings to prospective customers.
* Work closely with the General Manager to prepare and respond to tenders, ensuring competitive and high quality submissions.
* Support the development and execution of sales strategies, including expanding consultancy and support services.
* Build, maintain and effectively manage a customer database to maximise commercial opportunities.
* Use prospecting tools to assess potential customer spend and support budgeting and forecasting.
* Maintain accurate sales activity records and produce regular reports.
* Monitor service and product development, contributing ideas for new services and continuous improvement.
* Share customer and project intelligence internally to support cross‑selling opportunities, particularly with battery materials and related teams.
About You
* Previous business development or sales experience within testing or technical services sectors.
* Good technical understanding of battery testing methods, standards and current industry requirements.
* Confident, proactive and commercially focused approach with a flexible, can‑do mindset.
* Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a wider team.
* High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
What's on Offer
* Target earnings up to £80,000 per annum.
* Car allowance of £6,500 per annum.
* Discretionary bonus scheme up to 15%.
* Commission payable on completed projects.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced matched pension contributions.
* Life insurance (4× annual salary).
* Access to wellbeing programmes.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: 16.05.2026 (may be subject to change).
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