Business Development Manager

  • Oliver Solutions Group Limited
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Jan 28, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for e-mobility and advanced vehicle technologies? Do you have a proven track record of identifying new markets, winning new customers, and closing high-value engineering contracts? If so, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join an innovative, industry-respected, and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business operating at the forefront of e-mobility and advanced vehicle technologies. Working within a fast-paced environment, you'll be part of a commercially focused team delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple sectors.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be a key member of the commercial team, responsible for identifying new customers and markets, developing long-term relationships, and securing new contracts. You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting business growth through strategic sales and customer engagement.

Your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager:

  • Identify and validate new customers and market opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers.
  • Engage new customers and grow opportunities with existing accounts.
  • Define scopes of work and prepare customer quotations.
  • Support contract negotiations alongside senior commercial leadership.
  • Maintain CRM data, sales funnel activity, and business development metrics.

Your current experience which will help you as a Business Development Manager:

  • Strong background in niche vehicles, e-mobility, and/or engineering services.
  • Proven track record of winning new business and closing contracts.
  • Experience representing a business at senior stakeholder and board level.
  • Confident preparing and presenting reports to C-suite audiences.
  • Solid understanding of CRM systems and sales funnel reporting.
  • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in engineering, science, business, or technology.

What you can expect as a Business Development Manager:

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • On-site in Leicester.
  • Company pension.
  • Healthcare scheme.
  • Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays.

If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Oliver Talent Solutions team will be in touch with more details.