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Business Development Manager

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Business Development Manager specializing in Electrical Systems & Wiring Solutions with a base salary of £60,000 plus an OTE of £80,000 and includes a company car.
  • This field-based role covers a national territory and focuses on driving growth in sectors such as defence, aerospace, automotive, and general engineering.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in business development or technical sales, ideally with experience in electrical systems or engineered solutions.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with OEMs, engineers, and project stakeholders are essential for success in this role.
  • The company offers long-term career progression in a well-established, R&D-led manufacturer known for its quality and flexibility.

Business Development Manager - Electrical Systems & Wiring Solutions£60,000 + OTE £80,000 Bonus + Company CarField-Based / National Territory

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality electrical accessories and bespoke wiring harness solutions. With a strong focus on R&D and engineering excellence, they are expanding into new markets and are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help spearhead growth across key sectors such as defence, aerospace, automotive, and general engineering.

The Role

This is a national, field-based role focused on identifying new opportunities, building strategic client relationships, and growing revenue in technically demanding industries. You'll work closely with engineers and procurement teams to deliver tailored, efficiency-driven electrical and wiring solutions that help customers save time, reduce complexity, and increase reliability.

What's On Offer:
  • £60,000 base salary + OTE £80,000

  • Company car

  • The chance to be part of a well-established, R&D-led manufacturer known for speed, quality, and flexibility

  • Long-term career progression in a growing business expanding into new sectors

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and secure new business within defence, aerospace, automotive, and engineering sectors

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, engineers, and project stakeholders

  • Work in partnership with internal R&D and production teams to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to customer specifications

  • Promote BCA's strengths in speed, flexibility, and engineering-led product design

  • Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and insight into market trends

About You:
  • Proven track record in business development or technical sales, ideally within electrical systems, components, or engineered solutions

  • Experience selling into MOD, aerospace, automotive, or engineering/manufacturing environments

  • Strong understanding of technical product development and customer-driven innovation

  • Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

  • Self-starter comfortable working across a national territory

To Apply

Please send your CV in to

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