Business Development Manager

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)