Role Description
We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth by developing relationships with key influencers across the contractor and specification community, securing project specifications and creating long-term demand for our market-leading products.
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Identify, target and develop relationships with key consultants and specifiers within your territory.
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Influence project designs and secure product specifications to position Wylex and Crabtree as the preferred solution.
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Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified project opportunities.
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Work closely with Account Managers to ensure the successful handover and conversion of project opportunities through wholesale channels.
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Monitor and manage project progress, maintaining regular engagement with key stakeholders to protect specifications.
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Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, project progress and market intelligence to support forecasting and business planning.
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Deliver annual specification value targets and contribute to business growth objectives.
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Increase the penetration of Wylex and Crabtree products within targeted contractor and specifier accounts.
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Act as a brand ambassador, promoting Electrium's solutions and strengthening our position within the electrical industry.
Qualifications
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Proven experience selling into non-transactional customers and influencing buying decisions.
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
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Commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
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Strong product and market awareness, with the ability to understand customer operating environments and identify suitable solutions.
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Ability to build, manage and convert a pipeline of project opportunities.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and deliver against targets.
Requirements
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Experience working within the electrical installation, specification or building products market.
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Experience working collaboratively across sales, account management and wider business functions.
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A growth mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
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Team-oriented approach with a professional, customer-focused attitude.
Benefits
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Performance-Based Bonus
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Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
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Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!