Business Development Manager

Probus Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK leader in critical power infrastructure is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities in the southern UK. This home-based role requires strong experience in business development within critical power solutions. The successful candidate will manage strategic accounts and promote the company's generator products. Competitive salary of £90,000 plus performance-based bonuses and additional benefits included.

Benefits

£90,000 basic salary

30-40% performance-based bonus

£8,500 annual car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4% employer pension contribution

Ongoing training & professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or technical sales within critical power, generators, or capex engineering solutions.
• Strong knowledge of containerised generator systems, engines, alternators, and associated kit.
• Track record in data centre, rail, or infrastructure sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business and managing strategic accounts across southern England.
• Developing leads within facilities management, construction, utilities, and industrial clients.
• Promoting generator products, projects, upgrades, and control systems.

Skills

Business development experience

Technical sales skills

Knowledge of containerised generator systems

Strong presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Generators (Data Centres, Rail & Industrial Projects)

Location: South UK Preferred, Midlands or south of. Home-Based with UK Travel

Salary: £90,000 Basic + 30-40% Bonus + £8,500 Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Company

We're proud to be recruiting on behalf of a UK leader in critical power infrastructure with 90 years of heritage. They design, manufacture, and support advanced generators, UPS, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for the most demanding environments.

Trusted by major clients across data centres, utilities, defence, rail, and energy, they delivers turnkey EPC projects with engineering excellence and a relentless focus on quality, innovation, and customer service.

The Role

This home-based Business Development Manager role sits within the Generator Division, focused on securing new project opportunities and expanding presence in key verticals like data centres and rail.

You'll be responsible for:

• Driving new business and managing strategic accounts across southern England
• Developing leads within facilities management, construction, utilities, and industrial clients
• Promoting generator products, projects, upgrades, and control systems
• Working closely with internal engineering and delivery teams to scope and quote solutions
• Attending trade events, site visits, and client meetings

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and win new business opportunities across target sectors
• Promote the company's full generator offering: products, upgrades, controls & turnkey projects
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships at all levels
• Work alongside marketing to target shows/events and online activity
• Update CRM and submit regular sales performance reports
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in business development or technical sales within critical power, generators, or capex engineering solutions
• Strong knowledge of containerised generator systems, engines, alternators, and associated kit
• Track record in data centre, rail, or infrastructure sectors preferred
• Able to engage senior stakeholders and manage long sales cycles
• Self-motivated and comfortable with remote working and frequent UK travel
• Commercially aware with strong presentation and negotiation skills

Package & Benefits

• £90,000 basic salary
• 30-40% performance-based bonus
• £8,500 annual car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contribution (matched)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Be part of a company with a strong heritage and future-focused innovation in the energy transition

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team at the forefront of critical power infrastructure, with a clear focus on growth markets like data centres and net zero solutions