Business Development Manager - Cable Containment

Mitchell Maguire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A European-backed company in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Manager for cable containment systems. The role involves selling cable management products primarily within the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in M&E specification sales and a track record in the relevant industries. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Fully expensed EV

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical or electrical M&E specification sales.
• Experience in at least one sector: food & beverage, pharmaceutical, warehousing & logistics, waste water, or infrastructure.
• Stable career history showcasing longevity.

Responsibilities

• Sell a manufactured range of steel cable ladders and GRP ladders.
• Win specifications with design consultants and M&E consultants.
• Manage relationships with electrical contractors and distributors.

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Cable Containment

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Cable Containment

Industry Sector: Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Warehouse & Logistics, Heavy Industry, Industrial, Waste Water, Infrastructure, Cable Management, Cable Containment, Cable Support, Cable Ladders, Cable Trays, Mesh Trays, Steel Trunking, Steel Ladders, GRP Ladders, GRP Trays, M&E Consultants, Design Consultants, HVAC, Electrical Contractors, Electrical Distributors

Areas to be covered: 1 x North and 1 x South

Remuneration: £50,000-£65,000 + 10% Bonus

Benefits: Fully expensed EV & Full Benefits Package

Responsibilities

• Filed sales position, selling a manufactured range of steel cable ladders, mesh cable tray trunking and GRP ladders and baskets
• 75% time winning specifications with design consultants and M&E consultants
• Remainder of time managing relationships with electrical contractors and distributors
• Steel products sold into food & beverage, pharmaceutical, warehousing & logistics, GRP products sols into waste water and infrastructure
• New business development roles, our client generates significant revenue in the Nordics but is relatively small (but growing) in the UK
• Tasked with generating circa £500,000
• All revenue delivered vis distribution partners
• E.G. project size for food & beverage factory fit out, approx. £50,000-£100,000
• GRP is a new product range so project sizes are to be determined

Ideal applicant

• A proven track record in mechanical or electrical M&E specification sales
• Must have sold into at least one of the following sectors; food & beverage, pharmaceutical, warehousing & logistics, waste water or infrastructure
• Stable career history, role will suit someone looking for longevity
• New business hunter
• Comfortable in small (start-up) UK business with significant backing from European group
• Specific cable containment product knowledge is not essential as full product training will be provided
• Open to most mechanical and electrical product backgrounds

Company

• Part of large European group
• Small UK operation
• Significant UK investment and backing

Job Info

• Job Title: Business Development Manager – Cable Containment
• Company: Mitchell Maguire
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Sep 29th 2025
• Closes: Oct 30th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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