Technical Sales Engineer
Reed
Basildon, GB
Business Development Engineer Annual Salary: From £35,000, dependent on skills & experience Job Type: Full-time Joina leading Contract Electronics Manufacturer, as a Business Development Engineer. With over 40 years of excellence, the company is dedicated to turning product ideas into reality, ensuring customer success through on-time delivery of PCBAs, final assemblies, and full turnkey box-build solutions. This role is integral to driving growth across three UK factories in Windsor, Haddenham, and Basildon through effective lead generation, opportunity creation, and contract negotiation. Day-to-day of the role: Assist in generating leads using all available tools and professional networks. Support the team in securing meetings and visits with prospective customers. Follow up on enquiries and opportunities, helping to produce proposals, quotations, and contracts. Develop strong working connections with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams across our factories, facilitating prospective customer visits. Work closely with factory NPI teams to ensure smooth integration of new customers into the business. Accurately record data, activities, and information into our CRM systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Understanding of Contract Manufacturing demands, including electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing, prototyping, test development, and component sourcing. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting and producing written material. Ability to interpret complex technical data into practical requirements and actions. Proficient in presenting company data to senior stakeholders and business owners of potential customers. Demonstrated resilience and agility to overcome business development hurdles. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines. Willingness to work collaboratively across all internal departments to share customer insights and update on development timelines. Eagerness to learn and develop both sales techniques and technical knowledge. Benefits: Hybrid working flexibility. Either a fully expensed company car or an equivalent car allowance. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, including Christmas shutdown. Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% company contributions. Free & confidential access 24/7 to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). How to apply: If you are keen for a new opportunity to be part of a busy and dynamic team, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.