Business Development Manager- South East

Business Development Manager - Engineering / Technical SalesOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a leading organisation specialising in high performance electrical and fibre optic connectivity solutions.This strategic sales role focuses on developing and growing key OEM accounts, securing new business opportunities, and delivering sustainable revenue growth across UK and international markets.The successful candidate will combine strong technical understanding with consultative sales expertise to position advanced engineering solutions within complex technical environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and grow revenue within existing strategic OEM accountsIdentify and secure new business opportunities within targeted OEM customersBuild and implement structured account plans for key customersUse consultative and value based selling techniques to communicate product and service benefitsDevelop strong relationships across customer organisations including Engineering, Project Management, and Commercial teamsAct as the primary interface between customers and internal business functionsIdentify and progress sales opportunities while developing effective bid strategiesManage a structured sales pipeline and ensure effective conversion of opportunitiesMaintain accurate CRM records including account plans, opportunities, and forecastingGather competitor and market intelligence and provide commercial insight to senior leadershipLead and support the creation, negotiation, and closure of commercial agreementsPrepare high quality bid proposals that clearly communicate value propositionsMonitor competitor activity and identify risks and growth opportunities within key accountsWhat Success Looks LikeDelivery of strong new business revenue growthSustainable and profitable growth across assigned OEM accountsConsistent pipeline development and conversionIncreased penetration within strategic customer accountsAccurate forecasting and disciplined CRM managementExpansion of long term strategic customer relationshipsCandidate ProfileEducationEngineering qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical backgroundExperienceExperience within the electrical, electronics, or fibre optic connector industryProven background in technical or consultative B2B salesExperience working with both engineering and commercial stakeholdersTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of electronic and engineering based industriesConfident using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointExperience using CRM systemsTPBN1_UKTJ