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Business Development Manager - Electronic Components

Woolwich
1 week ago
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We are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team, focusing on the development of new business opportunities across electronic components, metal parts, and plastic injection moulded components. Based in Woolwich, this is a key role requiring a blend of technical understanding and commercial acumen, with travel to client sites as needed.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, understands the industrial or manufacturing supply chain, and is motivated by achieving targets in a dynamic and growing sector.

Business Development Manager - Electronic Components Job Overview

Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the electronics, plastics, and metal industries.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with new and existing customers.
Conduct market analysis to identify growth sectors and stay ahead of industry trends.
Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and quotations.
Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, operations, procurement) to ensure client requirements are met.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline and report progress to senior management.
Attend industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings as required.

Business Development Manager - Electronic Components Job Requirements

Proven experience in business development or sales management within one or more of the following sectors:
Electronic components
Plastic Injection Moulding
Metal parts / precision engineering
Sales Management background, with a history of meeting or exceeding targets.
Technical qualification or background strongly preferred (e.g. engineering, electronics, materials science).
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and capable of working independently.
Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Business Development Manager - Electronic Components Salary & Benefits

Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Commission/Bonus: £10,000 - £20,000 (OTE up to £70,000+)
Company Car or Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance (from next renewal)
Pension & other standard benefits

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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