Business Development Manager - Emergency Lighting

Mitchell Maguire; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency lighting is seeking a Business Development Manager to promote and sell a range of emergency lighting products across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have experience in M&E or HVAC sales, strong marketplace knowledge, and a proven track record in business development. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 plus a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarms, signage, smoke detection.
• Prior field sales experience in building products is preferred.
• Strong marketplace knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote emergency lighting products to various consultants.
• Generate specifications via consulting engineers.
• Develop distributor relationships with electrical wholesalers.
• Grow and manage your own sales territory.

Skills

Sales experience in M&E or HVAC

Knowledge of technical products

Ability to develop distributor relationships

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Emergency Lighting

Area to be covered: Midlands

Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000 (negotiable) + bonus depending on experience

Benefits: company car + benefits package

Responsibilities

• Business development position promoting a manufactured range of emergency lighting products such as exit signage, lighting products, emergency signage, escape route lighting
• Majority of your time will be spent generating specification via consulting engineers, electrical consultants, M&E consultants, M&E contractors, housing associations, electrical contractors and local authorities
• The remaining portion of your time will be spent selling and developing distributor relationships via independent and national electrical wholesalers
• Will be required to grow your own territory
• Turnover will be determined on your experience

Ideal Candidate

• Ideally have M&E or HVAC field sales experience
• Would consider someone working for an electrical wholesaler
• Would consider a building products field sales background
• Ideally have knowledge and previous experience selling technical products such as exit signage, lighting products, emergency signage and escape route lighting
• Experience with fire alarms, signage, smoke detection units, heat alarms, lighting, commercial lighting, ventilation, smoke ventilation, air conditioning, attenuation units
• A hungry go-getter who is keen to develop new business
• Strong marketplace knowledge