Business Development Manager (Semiconductors)
Hybrid, on-site at least once every two weeks plus UK customer travel
£50,000 to £70,000 basic (depending on experience) + 20% bonus + Company car
5V Tech are working with a specialist semiconductor distributor with a strong reputation in audio and an established international presence. They’re a small, growing team heading into an expansion phase, taking their technical expertise into new markets including sensing and power applications (power conversion and motor drives).
They need a BDM to grow the UK market, winning new business while managing and developing their established legacy accounts, reporting directly to the MD.
No layers of corporate sign-off, quick decisions and a genuine say in where the business goes next.
What you’ll be working on:
- Finding and winning new UK business across audio semiconductors, sensing and power applications
- Looking after and growing existing customer accounts alongside winning new ones
- Owning the full sales cycle, from spotting the opportunity to closing the contract
- Building relationships with C-suite and engineering teams at customers and suppliers
- Running technical presentations and product demos, in person and over Teams
- Working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers to support customer projects
- Keeping a healthy pipeline and forecasting accurately
- Representing the business at industry events and trade shows
Requirements:
- Proven B2B technical sales experience within semiconductors, electronics or a related technical sector
- A track record of developing and closing deals on complex technical products
- Confidence talking to senior decision makers and engineers alike
- Comfortable running your own territory independently
- A UK driving licence (customer visits are part of the job)
- Knowledge of audio semiconductors or audio electronics
- Knowledge of power conversion or sensor applications
- A degree in Electronic Engineering or similar (equivalent experience is valued just as much)
- Semiconductor distribution or distribution-adjacent experience
- Experience selling into industrial, automotive or marine sectors
Important things to know:
- Large remote dimension. On-site at least once every two weeks, plus regular UK travel and some overseas supplier engagement
- It’s a small team, so this is a hands-on role with real autonomy
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Business Development Manager in Essex employer: 5V Tech
5V Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Cambridge, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from competitive rates, a strong focus on professional development, and the opportunity to lead transformative projects within a large enterprise technology organisation. With a culture that values expertise and encourages growth, 5V Tech stands out as a rewarding place for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
