Business Development Manager - Lighting

Working Location: North London & East Anglia (E, EC, EN, HA, IG, N, NW, RM, UB, W, WC, WD, NR, IP, CB, CO,SG, CM, SS, AL, HP, LU)

Reporting To: Sales Director

Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 & Friday 08:30-16:30.

Salary: TBD – Dependent on Experience.

Our client is a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturer of high-quality LED products. Due to expansion and internal promotions we are currently looking for multiple external sales/account managers to join our team to cover geographical areas.

The Role

• You will be responsible for growing the business by developing new and existing relationships.
• You will work with wholesalers to increase sales both across the trade counter and externally.
• It is expected that your time will be focused on both national and independent electrical wholesalers.
• Monitor and manage all contacts, opportunities and objectives.
• Achieve tasks, objectives and budgeted sales targets within the required timeframes.

General Duties

• Co-operate in the operation of all company policies, including the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.
• Working as part of a close team.
• Perform other duties as required to assist the smooth running of the business.
• Follow up outstanding items to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Desired Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experienced sales professional with a solid knowledge of the electrical industry.
• Possess a high level of negotiation, presentation and communication skills at all levels.
• Able to network across various decision makers and influencers to identify customer requirements through knowledge.
• A professionally presented, confident and self-motivated individual.
• Experience and knowledge of lighting products and applications are desirable, through not essential.

Company Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company Car
• Laptop
• Company pension.
• Excellent reward for success scheme.