Business Development Manager

  • WR Engineering
  • Luton, Bedfordshire
  • 27/04/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager

South & South West England (Field-Based)
50,000 - 55,000 + Bonus + Company Car



The Opportunity

An established and growing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the South and South West of England.

This is a high-impact, field-based role focused on winning new customers, developing strategic accounts, and expanding market share across key sectors including industrial, aerospace, automotive, and medical.



The Role

  • Identify, target, and win new EMS business opportunities across the region
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline through proactive business development (cold calling, networking, referrals)
  • Engage with OEMs and engineering teams to understand project requirements
  • Promote full turnkey EMS solutions including PCB assembly, box build, and full product lifecycle support
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract award
  • Collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Maintain and grow key accounts where applicable


What We're Looking For

  • Proven track record in B2B sales within the EMS / electronics manufacturing sector
  • Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronics manufacturing, or contract manufacturing
  • Experience selling into OEMs across sectors such as industrial, automotive, aerospace, or medical
  • Demonstrated success in new business generation and pipeline development
  • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working in a field-based role


What's on Offer

  • 50,000 - 55,000 base salary
  • Uncapped bonus structure
  • Company car
  • Autonomy to develop your region
  • Opportunity to join a growing, well-invested EMS business
  • Clear progression opportunities

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.