Customer Development Manager

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Permanent

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Manufacturing

Up to £60000 per annum

Job description

Customer Development Manager

Manufacturing Supply Chains (Medical / Life Sciences / Injection Moulding)

Vibe Recruit's client is seeking an experienced Customer Development Manager with a strong sales background to drive growth and strengthen partnerships within the manufacturing supply chain sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise from medical or life sciences industries or from working within injection moulding and thrive in both account management and business development.

This is a high-impact role, combining strategic account management with winning new opportunities that align with an ambitious 3-year growth plan.

Key Responsibilities

Own and develop key customer accounts, acting as the primary contact for enquiries, RFQs, and projects.
Identify, secure, and grow new business opportunities into long-term, profitable partnerships.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and NPI teams to ensure smooth, on-time project delivery.
Contribute to accurate estimating, pricing, and commercial decision-making.

What They Are Looking For

3-5+ years' experience in sales, account management, or business development.
Background in manufacturing supply chains (preferably within medical or life sciences), or experience in injection moulding.
A proven track record of growing existing accounts and consistently winning new business.
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised, proactive, and confident working across technical and commercial teams.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £60,000 per annum
Location - Kidlington
Opportunity to work with leading customers across medical, industrial, and consumer markets.
A key role with direct influence on company strategy and future growth.
Autonomy, trust, and the support you need to make a real impact.

To be considered for this role, please upload your CV or contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.