Business Development & Account Manager

Business Development / Account Manager – Electronics Sector
South West England (Remote / Field Based)

A leading technical distributor operating within the electronic components and engineering solutions space is seeking a driven Business Development / Account Manager to grow and develop key accounts across the South West region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established yet fast-growing organisation working closely with OEMs, engineers, and technical buyers across a broad range of industries. 

The Role:

Taking full ownership of the South West England region, you will be developing both new and existing customer relationships while driving revenue growth across a technical product portfolio. This is a mix of new business development and account management, requiring a proactive and commercially minded approach.

Working closely with internal technical and operations teams, you’ll manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals and ongoing account growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new business opportunities across the electronic components / engineering market
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts, increasing product penetration
• Build strong, long-term relationships with OEMs, engineers, and procurement teams
• Identify market trends, competitor activity, and new revenue opportunities
• Manage the full sales cycle including quoting, negotiation, and closing
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts
• Attend customer visits, meetings, and occasional industry exhibitions

The Person

• Proven experience in business development or technical sales (essential)
• Background in electronics, electrical engineering, components, sensors, or similar strongly preferred
• Strong commercial awareness with a consultative sales approach
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing a territory
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and target-driven

The Package

• Base up to £50k DOE + commission
• Company car (post-probation) or car allowance
• Private healthcare plan, contributory pension, critical illness & much more!
• 4.5 day week (lunchtime Friday finish)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing business within a highly technical and evolving industry, offering genuine scope to develop your career and earnings potential.