Business Development Manager

Vivo Talent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager based in the Midlands. This role involves managing relationships with electrical contractors and securing projects across various sectors including universities and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in commercial lighting sales and a strong network in the Midlands and Northern regions. A negotiable salary package is offered, along with the opportunity to work on prestigious projects.

Benefits

Negotiable salary package

Flexibility to shape your territory

Support from a manufacturer with UK production

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial lighting sales.
• Strong network of contacts in the Midlands and Northern regions.
• A proactive, consultative sales professional with a focus on long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with electrical contractors, M&E consultants, and key end users.
• Secure projects across sectors like universities, healthcare, and industrial facilities.
• Work alongside a dedicated sales team, supported by external agents.

Skills

Commercial lighting sales

Relationship management

Consultative sales

Tools

Lighting controls

Job description

Business Development Manager

Midlands (with flexibility to cover London when required)

Salary: Negotiable + Package

A UK-based lighting manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and industrial lighting solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager, ideally based in Midlands. Occasionally covering projects in the North or London.

The company offers both manufactured lighting products and installation services, as well as wireless lighting control solutions.

The Role

• Build and manage relationships with electrical contractors, M&E consultants, and key end users.

• Secure projects across sectors such as universities, healthcare, and industrial facilities.

• Work alongside a small but dedicated sales team, supported by external agents.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record in commercial lighting sales within the contractor / consultant / end-user route to market.

• Strong network of contacts within the Midlands and Northern regions is desirable.

• Familiarity with lighting controls (LiteIP or similar) would be an advantage.

• Based in the Midlands with flexibility to travel into London or North of UK

• A proactive, consultative sales professional who thrives on building long-term client relationships.

What's on Offer?

• A negotiable salary package designed around the right person.

• Freedom to shape your territory and client relationships.

• The backing of a manufacturer with UK production and installation capability.

• Opportunity to work on prestigious projects (universities, hospitals, large-scale industrial and large commercial buildings).

If you are an ambitious lighting sales professional ready for a flexible, well-supported role, apply today to find out more.