Business Development Manager (Industrial Battery Technology)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial battery solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager in the UK. This role involves targeting OEMs and distributors, understanding customer needs, and providing solutions. Candidates should ideally have a technical sales background and ambition for a career in sales. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40k plus uncapped commission with OTE of £50k-£60k, along with several benefits including a car allowance and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary dependent on experience

Uncapped commission/bonus

Car allowance

Phone & Laptop

Genuine growth opportunity

Competitive holidays and pension

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a technical sales background.
• Good general financial understanding is preferred.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Target OEM's, end user & distributor accounts across the UK.
• Understand customer requirements for battery accessories and technology services.
• Work with material handling providers to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure customer requirements are met with the support of a team.
• Occasional European travel to meet with existing customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Good numerical skills

Professionalism

Sales career ambition

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working on an exclusive basis with a leading provider of industrial batteries accessories, technology and data related products. Focusing predominantly on the material handling sector they require a new Business Development Manager to work on a national basis in growing the end user customer basis in addition to forklift OEM’s & battery manufacturers. With a competitive salary and bonus on offer and scope for growth, this is fantastic opportunity for a consultative sales professional from either material handling or another sector looking to take on an exciting and challenging role with a market leading organisation.

Responsibilities

• Targeting OEM’s, end user & distributor accounts across the UK in a number of different market sectors, mostly industrial and warehousing related
• Providing a solutions based approach in understanding customer requirements for batteries accessories and technology services
• Work in conjunction with material handling provider’s and other parties to ensure the customer expectations are fulfilled and a full solution is provided to an adequate standard
• Be supported by a team based in the UK and abroad to ensure customer requirements are met
• Occasional European travel to meet with existing customers

Requirements

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a technical sales background with a good general financial understanding. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. A full UK driving license is also required. In terms of location you will ideally be located within the North West but my client are open to individual slightly further a field who are willing to travel to their office one day a week.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary dependent on experience (up to £40k)
• Uncapped commission/bonus with a realistic OTE of £50k-£60k
• Car Allowance
• Phone & Laptop
• Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within racking & storage
• Competitive holidays, pension and other benefits

The Company

Having been established for over a century, our client is a leading provider that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced battery maintenance equipment and systems. They focus primarily on industrial batteries, such as those used in material handling equipment, electric vehicles, and standby power systems. They are now looking to add a new Business Development Manager to help to grow their already strong foothold across the UK.