Role: Business Development (Gas / Engineering)   
Salary: Up to £60K + 10% performance bonus 
Location: Staffordshire
Hybrid
 
The opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Sales Specialist to join a leading organisation within the industrial gas and energy sector.
As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will take the lead in driving growth, developing strategic business plans, and building strong client relationships across key markets. You’ll identify new commercial opportunities, support market expansion initiatives, and represent the company at industry events.
This role suits a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys strategic thinking, and is passionate about achieving measurable business growth.
 
Key Responsibilities:

- Drive business growth by identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities.
- Shape and execute forward-thinking business development strategies to achieve long-term goals and expansion into new markets.
- Lead impactful marketing and sales initiatives, including campaigns, digital content, events, and webinars.
- Develop high-quality technical and thought leadership materials such as white papers and case studies to support brand positioning.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, customer meetings, and events, showcasing expertise and building strong networks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop sustainable market strategies for emerging energy sectors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key decision-makers to ensure ongoing business success.
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement and transparency in business operations.

What We’re Looking For:

- Degree-qualified in a science, engineering, or business discipline, with strong commercial awareness.
- Proven experience working as a Technical Sales Specialist or in a similar role within the industrial, energy or gas sector.
- Excellent strategic planning and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated success in technical sales and commercial negotiations.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, capable of working effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, with a results-driven mindset.
- A positive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to lead through change and deliver growth.

 
What’s in it for You:

- 10% Annual performance bonus
- Up to 15.7% pension contribution
- 32 days annual leave (inclusive of BH) – an option to buy more
- Private healthcare for you and your dependants.
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including maternity and shared parental leave.
- Continuous progression opportunities.
- Access to exclusive employee discounts through a company shopping portal.

 
If this sounds like something which may be of interest, get in touch with Ella on: ella.dixon@pertemps.co.uk