Business Development Manager-Switchgear

WR Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

WR Engineering is recruiting a commercially minded Business Development Manager for the North of England, focusing on switchgear solutions. You will identify opportunities, build key accounts and drive revenue growth across the North, traveling as required.

The role requires proven switchgear sales experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to develop a growing sales pipeline. A full UK driving licence is essential, with travel across the North.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience selling switchgear.
• Experience in business development or technical sales within the electrical industry.
• Experience developing new business and managing customer relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Northern territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with electrical contractors, distributors, consultants and end users.
• Promote switchgear products and solutions to new and existing customers.
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, converting opportunities into profitable business.
• Identify projects and specification opportunities within the electrical and industrial sectors.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Business Development Manager - Switchgear

North UK | £45,000-£50,000 + Commission + Company Car/Car Allowance

The Role

We're looking for a driven Business Development Manager with essential experience in switchgear to develop new business and grow customer relationships across the North of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional with a strong understanding of the electrical industry, who can identify new opportunities, develop key accounts and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Northern territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with electrical contractors, distributors, consultants and end users.
• Promote switchgear products and solutions to new and existing customers.
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline, converting opportunities into profitable business.
• Identify projects and specification opportunities within the electrical and industrial sectors.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver tailored customer solutions.

Requirements

• Essential: Proven experience selling switchgear.
• A strong background in business development or technical sales within the electrical industry.
• Experience developing new business and managing customer relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the North.

Package

• £45,000-£50,000 basic salary
• Commission scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to develop a growing Northern territory