Business Development Manager A leading Electronics Manufacturer are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. You will be required to generate leads and opportunities to create and maintain a sustainable sales pipeline. You will be required to convert the opportunities into real business as per agreed targets and sales forecasts. Developing new business opportunities will be a key part of the role. The role will be covering the UK market, with travel to customer sites. The role will be home based, with occasional visits to company offices. Main responsibilities Generate leads using all available tools and professional networks. Secure meetings and visits with prospective customers / targets. Understand the current markets Implement marketing strategies Develop working relationships with customers Follow up on enquiries and opportunities, being the first point of contact for prospective customers. Produce proposals, quotations and contracts as needed, taking ownership for the on-time delivery of these responses. Skills, knowledge and experience Good understanding of the demands of Contract Manufacturing; including an appreciation of electro-mechanical assembly, manufacturing quality requirements, production lead-times and component sourcing. Demonstrate in-depth commercial awareness of how revenues and gross margins impact the business with reference to start-up costs and development contracts for new business. Demonstrate resilience and agility to overc