Business Development Manager

Petrel Limited, part of the Pioneer Safety Group, is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager with a proven career in industrial lighting sales, to lead growth initiatives across the UK, covering either the North or South. If you're passionate about technical sales, building strong client relationships, and driving market expansion, we want to hear from you!

We offer our Business Development Managers a base salary of up to £60,000 with commission of up to 30% of base, along with further bonus and company car, or allowance.

What You'll Do as Business Development Manager:

• Drive sales through existing clients and distributors while identifying new market opportunities in the industrial lighting sector, ATEX being key
• Develop and onboard new distribution partners using performance KPIs.
• Conduct market research, generate leads, and present at sales meetings.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage the full sales cycle.
• Maintain CRM records and contribute to monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies.

What We're Looking For in our Business Development Manager:

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager in an industrial lighting, customer-facing sales role
• Strong commercial and technical acumen
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• A proactive, enthusiastic team player with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to travel, including overseas, for client meetings and trade shows

Why Join Us as a Business Development Manager?

At Petrel, we believe inexcellence through teamwork. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and growth. This is your chance to make a real impact in a thriving business.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase an additional 10 days of holiday, health cash plan, 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus a range of other benefits and well being initiatives.

If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Strictly no agencies. Gibson Search is the RPO for the Pioneer Group.