Business Development Manager

Arctiq Services LLP; Grove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctiq Services LLP is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) in Grove, England, to support growth in marine, defence, and industrial sectors. This hybrid role involves both new business development and account management, playing a key role in the sales cycle for advanced energy storage technologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or business development, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales, SDR, business development, or account support role (B2B preferred).
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across marine, defence, and industrial markets.
• Conduct outreach to prospective customers via email, phone, events, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Sales development experience

B2B sales

Organisational skills

Market intelligence gathering

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to support our growth across marine, defence, and industrial sectors. This is a hybrid role combining new business development with ongoing account support, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager. You will play a key role in building the sales pipeline, developing customer relationships, and supporting commercial activities across the full sales cycle for our advanced energy storage technologies. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is comfortable taking ownership, working across multiple industries, and operating in a fast‑moving, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across marine, defence, and industrial markets.
• Conduct outreach to prospective customers via email, phone, events, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Support the sales cycle from initial engagement through to proposal and deal progression.
• Assist in managing existing customer relationships, including follow‑ups, updates, and ongoing engagement.
• Attend international trade shows, client meetings, and industry events.
• Develop a strong understanding of our energy storage systems and their applications.
• Track activity, opportunities, and customer interactions using CRM tools.
• Support preparation of proposals, presentations, and commercial materials.
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to inform strategy.

About You

• Experience in a sales, SDR, business development, or account support role (B2B preferred).
• Comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibilities and high visibility.
• Interest or exposure to marine, defence, industrial, or adjacent sectors.
• Basic understanding of energy storage, electrification, or power systems is a plus (not essential).
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Desirable: Experience supporting account management or handling customer relationships.
• Knowledge of energy storage, electrification, or hybrid power systems.
• Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, or government/defence clients.
• Familiarity with long sales cycles and complex buying processes.