Business Development Manager - South Central Region

Kosnic Lighting Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting company is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South Central region to identify new business opportunities and engage with stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary with uncapped bonuses, a hybrid company car, and various benefits including 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and private healthcare cover.

Benefits

Hybrid company car

Mobile phone & laptop

Private healthcare cover

Contribution to gym membership

Major discount on company products

Qualifications

• Proven track‑record in business development or senior sales in the lighting or electrical industry.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and win new business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Execute strategic sales plans to meet targets.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Understanding of lighting technologies

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager - South Central Region

Location: Field-based role covering the South Central region (including postcodes HP, SL, HA, UB, W, RG, GU, SP, SO, BH, PO)

Salary: Competitive base salary + uncapped bonus / commission structure

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Kosnic Lighting is a dynamic, innovation-driven company with a strong reputation in the lighting industry. We combine cutting-edge technology with high quality manufacturing and excellent service. We are now seeking an exceptional Business Development Manager to join our team and drive growth with new and existing customers, predominantly within the electrical wholesale market.

About the role

As Business Development Manager you will:

• Identify, qualify and win new business opportunities across your designated territory/sector.
• Develop and build relationships with key stakeholders including wholesalers/distributors and contractors.
• Work closely with internal teams (product, marketing, project services) to deliver tailored proposals and solutions.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed commercial targets (revenue, margin, market share).
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to shape product/market strategy.
• Report on pipeline, forecast and performance, leverage CRM and other tools for visibility.

About you:

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track‑record in business development or senior sales in the lighting / electrical / building services / M&E industry (or closely related).
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and ability to close complex deals.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with ability to engage at multiple stakeholder levels.
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal), good presentation / proposal skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across your territory (UK & possibly abroad).
• Understanding of lighting technologies, specification processes, and distribution channels is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped bonus / commission structure.
• Hybrid company car + mobile phone & laptop.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing company with innovative products.
• Support from marketing, product development and project services functions.
• Ongoing training and development; a collaborative, energetic working environment.
• Starting holiday entitlement of 23 days plus Bank holidays increasing up to 27 days.
• Private healthcare cover which includes dental and optical cashback.
• Pension.
• Contribution to gym membership.
• Up to 3 chillax days a year.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Major discount on our company lighting products.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Notice to all Recruitment Agencies – we do not require help with this vacancy, thank you.

Kosnic Lighting is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: New Business Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Developer, Lead Generation, Field Based Senior Sales Executive, Field Based Business Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, Client Success, Sales Account Manager, Senior Lighting Sales, Electrical Sales Executive, B2B Sales may also be considered.