Rutherford Briant Recruitment
Business Development Manager
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Are you an experienced Business Development professional with a strong technical background and a proven track record of winning significant B2B opportunities?
We are looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive the next stage of commercial growth, with a particular focus on expanding into new markets and developing opportunities beyond the company's traditional customer base.
Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Manager you will...
- Develop and manage a high-value sales pipeline to achieve ambitious revenue and growth targets
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across technology-led markets
- Research market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
- Develop clear and compelling value propositions from complex technical solutions
- Work closely with engineering teams to shape solutions around customer requirements
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Requirements:
As a Business Development Manager, you will need...
- A degree in Engineering, Physics, or another relevant technical discipline
- Experience selling complex, technical, or consultancy-led solutions within a B2B environment
- A strong understanding of areas such as advanced electronics, wireless communications, sensing, or related technologies
- A proven ability to identify and develop new markets and build a significant sales pipeline
- A demonstrable track record of securing £1m+ in new orders per year over a sustained period
- The ability to understand and communicate complex customer, commercial, and technical challenges
Benefits:
As a Business Development Manager, you will get...
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- The opportunity to work with highly experienced technical and engineering professionals
- A varied and intellectually stimulating workload
- Genuine scope to influence commercial strategy and market expansion
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Regular company social events and activities
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