Business Development Manager
1 day ago
Glasgow
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager – RF & Waveguide to join a UK-based, industry-leading manufacturer and technology organisation with over 75 years’ experience delivering RF, microwave and waveguide solutions into defence, medical, telecommunications, research and other mission-critical markets. This role suits a technically credible, commercially driven sales professional with a strong focus on new business development alongside key account growth across the UK, Europe and longer term the United States. Main Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager – RF & Waveguide (UK Remote / Hybrid): • Drive new business acquisition across the UK and Europe, expanding into the US over time, • Identify and prioritise high-value customers and opportunities for standard and bespoke RF, microwave and waveguide solutions, • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with a high proportion of new business activity, • Lead technical sales discussions and act as the primary commercial interface for customers, • Re-engage dormant accounts and develop long-term customer relationships, • Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and manage order progression, • Feed market and product insight back into the business, • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and reports, • Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure aligned delivery, • Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events Requirements of the Business Development Manager – RF & Waveguide (UK Remote / Hybrid): • Proven technical sales or business development experience within RF, microwave, waveguide, defence or medical technology sectors, • Strong understanding of RF / microwave technologies; waveguide experience advantageous, • Track record of closing complex, engineered solutions, • Experience selling into OEMs, primes or specialist manufacturers, • Confident engaging with engineers and technical decision-makers, • Hunter mindset with strong new business focus, • CRM experience (Salesforce advantageous), • Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills, • Degree-level education preferred but not essential, • British passport holder required due to security clearance and travel requirements To apply for this Business Development Manager – RF & Waveguide role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: or call 01582 878 830