Our client is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality advanced solution street lighting/traffic systems/signage/aluminium structures for the critical infrastructure and industrial sectors across a variety of applications including road, rail, ports, hospitals and exterior commercial projects. Operating in over 50 countries worldwide and employing over 2,500 people within the group, we are seeking a Business Development Manager (UK) to develop key partnerships within routes to market including local authorities, main/sub contractors, specifiers and architects.
Responsibilities
- You will be the person responsible for maintaining and increasing revenue within the full product portfolio, including street lighting, traffic systems, signage and associated aluminium structures
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including new markets, clients, partnerships, and product offerings
- Develop and execute strategies to leverage new business prospects and achieve sales targets
- Develop and maintain client relationships by understanding their needs and creating technical proposals
- Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry positioning
- Work with R&D and commercial teams to meet technical requirements and pursue intellectual property opportunities
- Enhance company visibility through key industry exhibitions and marketing campaigns, and support the tender process with competitive bids and effective presentations
Requirements
- Strong experience selling through local authorities, main/sub contractors and/or architects & planning consultants
- Strong understand of sales strategies and techniques, and associated products as outlined (exterior lighting, exterior signage, supporting aluminium structures)
- Ability to present technical information to client-side
- Ability to manage large-scale bids and tenders on a national level
- Ability to manage commercial projects from start to finish
- Willingness to travel across the UK as required to support large-scale surveys, bids, project management and stakeholder meetings
Benefits
- £60,000-£80,000 base salary negotiable highly dependent on experience + 15% OTE
- Company Car or Car Allowance
Additional benefits:
- Shares in company
- Health & Life Insurance
- Employee wellbeing & rewards
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays