Business Development Manager – Precision Measurement & Sensor Solutions

Business Development Manager – Precision Measurement & Sensor Solutions Up to £60,000 basic 15-30 % bonus market-leading benefits Hybrid UK field / home-based The Opportunity Our client is a well-established engineering group that designs and manufactures high-accuracy measurement instrumentation and sensor technologies used in R&D, production test and process-control environments worldwide. Following sustained investment in two flagship product lines—covering force, torque, displacement and strain-measurement solutions—they are creating a dedicated Business Development Manager role to accelerate growth across the UK & Ireland. Why Join? Cutting-edge tech: Sell class-leading, German- and UK-engineered sensors and instrumentation trusted by blue-chip OEMs, universities and test houses. Clear growth path: Report to the Commercial Director and shape the GTM plan for a high-potential portfolio with board-level visibility. Rewarding package: Competitive salary to £60 k, uncapped bonus scheme paying 15–30 % of base (paid quarterly), EV-friendly company car plan, 25 days annual leave buy/sell, private medical, enhanced pension, flexible working and extensive professional-development budget. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the strategic business-development plan (hunter focus ≈70 %, account nurture ≈30 %). Map target markets—defence, aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, research—and prioritise prospects based on lifetime-value potential. Build and manage a robust pipeline: cold-to-close sales cycle typically 3-9 months, average order value £40 k. Deliver technical presentations and live demos; liaise with in-house applications engineers to specify bespoke solutions. Negotiate framework agreements and long-term supply contracts with OEMs, system integrators and test-service providers. Feed VOC (Voice of Customer) insights into the product-management team to guide roadmap and NPI activity. About You Proven track record in B2B solution sales of sensors, instrumentation, test & measurement equipment, or allied electro-mechanical components. Comfortable engaging at multiple levels—from design engineers to C-suite—within complex, consultative sales cycles. Strong commercial acumen: pipeline management, forecasting, ROI modelling, tender writing. HND/Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics or similar is advantageous; solid technical affinity essential. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally (c.40 % of time) with occasional European trips for training/exhibitions. Sound like the role for you? Contact Sebastian Bacon on (phone number removed) or via email at (email address removed) for more information

Location: Towcester, NN12, GB

Posted Date: 7/9/2025