Director of Business Development

JD Ross Energy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Business Development Director to lead their UK operations for power cable solutions. This pivotal role requires strategic leadership, team management, and the ability to drive growth through market expansion and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the power cable or infrastructure sectors and will play a crucial role in shaping the commercial strategy in a dynamic market.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Remote working flexibility

Career development opportunities

Full business travel compensation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role.
• Strong track record of managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of the UK energy and infrastructure landscape.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy.
• Lead UK sales, business development, and marketing teams.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the UK.
• Maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Oversee pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Monitor market trends and performance metrics.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Base pay range

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BD Director - Power Cable Solutions - UK Based

About the Company

A global leader in advanced cable technologies, this company delivers high-performance solutions for power transmission and distribution across critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and utility sectors. With decades of engineering excellence and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, the company is trusted by governments, developers, and energy providers worldwide. Their UK operations are poised for significant growth, and this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of their commercial strategy in the region, especially ahead of the significant investment entering their UK teams in the next 2 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Director to lead the UK commercial operations for the power cable division. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving growth across sales, business development, and marketing functions. The successful candidate will spearhead market expansion, build high-performing teams, and develop long-term customer relationships across the energy, infrastructure, and utilities sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy, aligning with global objectives to drive revenue growth and market share.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the UK sales, business development, and marketing teams, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and innovation.
• Market Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the UK, including major infrastructure projects, renewable energy developments, and utility partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Commercial Oversight: Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and bid management to ensure competitive positioning and profitability.
• Guide the development of targeted marketing campaigns, brand positioning, and thought leadership initiatives to enhance market visibility.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and performance metrics to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within the power cable, electrical infrastructure, or related industrial sectors.
• Strong track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering business growth.
• Deep understanding of the UK energy and infrastructure landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with global teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK (up to 60% at times).

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Remote working flexibility within the UK.
• Opportunity to shape the UK strategy for a globally respected brand.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Career development within a growing international business.
• Full business travel compensation.

This role is going to be crucial in the development of the UK business unit for this company.

We can onboard for this position prior to the Christmas period, so if you are available to start before then, please state this during your application.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Manufacturing
• Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
• Services for Renewable Energy

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