Job Description
Business Development Engineer
* Annual Salary: From £35,000, dependent on skills & experience
* Job Type: Full-time
Join a leading Contract Electronics Manufacturer, as a Business Development Engineer. With over 40 years of excellence, the company is dedicated to turning product ideas into reality, ensuring customer success through on-time delivery of PCBAs, final assemblies, and full turnkey box-build solutions. This role is integral to driving growth across three UK factories in Windsor, Haddenham, and Basildon through effective lead generation, opportunity creation, and contract negotiation.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Assist in generating leads using all available tools and professional networks.
* Support the team in securing meetings and visits with prospective customers.
* Follow up on enquiries and opportunities, helping to produce proposals, quotations, and contracts.
* Develop strong working connections with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams across our factories, facilitating prospective customer visits.
* Work closely with factory NPI teams to ensure smooth integration of new customers into the business.
* Accurately record data, activities, and information into our CRM systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Understanding of Contract Manufacturing demands, including electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing, prototyping, test development, and component sourcing.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting and producing written material.
* Ability to interpret complex technical data into practical requirements and actions.
* Proficient in presenting company data to senior stakeholders and business owners of potential customers.
* Demonstrated resilience and agility to overcome business development hurdles.
* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines.
* Willingness to work collaboratively across all internal departments to share customer insights and update on development timelines.
* Eagerness to learn and develop both sales techniques and technical knowledge.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working flexibility.
* Either a fully expensed company car or an equivalent car allowance.
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, including Christmas shutdown.
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% company contributions.
* Free & confidential access 24/7 to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply:
If you are keen for a new opportunity to be part of a busy and dynamic team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.