Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (Hybrid – minimum of one day a week on-site)
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary Package: £55,000-£60,000, plus car allowance
Benefits:

• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension: 5% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Development opportunities tailored to your role
• Employee Share Scheme eligibility after 12 months
• Comprehensive healthcare package, including:
  • Corporate Health Cash Plan (covering dependants)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Retail & travel discounts
  • Wellbeing app
• Cycle to Work scheme
• EV Scheme

About the Client

Our client is a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced technology solutions across various sectors, ensuring critical systems operate safely and reliably in challenging environments, from deep-sea exploration to secure communication systems.
They are committed to fostering a workplace that values safety, wellbeing, and professional growth. As a forward-thinking and growth-oriented company, they offer a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about driving business growth and innovation in the high-tech industry.

The Role
Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to join their computing division. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for managing relationships with existing UK clients and driving demand creation within sectors such as road transportation, marine, robotics, and defence.
In this role, you will work with innovative customers who are developing cutting-edge technologies that shape our everyday lives. You will need experience in dealing directly with OEM customers, typically selling to engineers in a consultative manner. Your role will involve identifying business opportunities, negotiating and closing deals, and maintaining a deep knowledge of the client’s products and the market.


Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers in the UK and focus markets.
• Respond promptly and effectively to inquiries, converting them into opportunities.
• Provide consultative technical solutions that meet customer needs.
• Conduct online and in-person meetings, demos, and sales presentations with current and potential customers.
• Manage the sales process from qualification and quoting to negotiation and closing.
• Drive new business growth within existing and target customer accounts.
• Prepare detailed proposals and meet or exceed annual booking targets.
• Ensure adherence to all GDPR & quality policies and company standards.
• Be flexible and prepared to perform additional duties as required by the leadership team.

Business Development Manager Key Competencies:

• Experience in dealing directly with OEM customers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of end-user applications and how to deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to initiate, plan, and organise effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

About You
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven, and proactive, with a positive and enthusiastic mindset. You are a go-getter who is excited by the high-tech industry, and your passion lies in closing deals and bringing new customers on board. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering exceptional results.
Qualifications:

• A degree in Engineering or a related field is desirable.

Additional Expertise (Desirable but Not Essential):

• Prior experience in selling electronic and computing products or solutions.

Security Clearance:
This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Please note that eligibility criteria include factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply. Join our client’s team and contribute to their mission of driving growth and innovation in the high-tech industry.