Business Development Manager North UK

Remote (with occasional travel to head office)
£40,000–£45,000 (up to £50,000 DOE) + £12,000 OTE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Our client is well-established and profitable supplier of domestic and commercial lighting products to the UK electrical wholesale market.

Part of a larger privately-owned group, proud of their heritage, reputation for outstanding service, and the strong values that underpin everything they do.

As part of growth plans, they are rebuilding their sales team and creating opportunities for ambitious Business Development Managers to develop and grow with them.

We are currently recruiting for two Business Development Managers (BDMs):

• North UK Region 

• South East Region

• As a BDM, you will take ownership of your region, building strong relationships with electrical wholesalers, increasing brand awareness, and driving profitable growth.
• You will work closely with the senior sales and marketing teams to deliver campaigns, develop accounts, and provide solutions that meet customer needs.
• Full product training will be provided along with a clear progression pathway as the business expands.

• Build and manage relationships with wholesalers in your region

• Proactively develop new and existing accounts through regular customer contact, both in person and via video meetings

• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions

• Contribute to sales and marketing strategies and campaigns to grow revenue and margin

• Develop and maintain strong product knowledge to act as a credible expert

• Input into forecasting and business planning

We are looking for a self-motivated, results-driven salesperson who thrives on building strong business relationships and delivering growth.

You will have:

• Experience in sales and account management, ideally within the electrical wholesale sector

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

• The ability to think strategically and commercially

• Confidence using Office 365 and CRM systems

• A positive outlook and alignment with the company’s values

Lighting-specific experience is not essential,  full training will be provided.

• Competitive base salary: £45,000 (up to £50,000 for exceptional candidates)

• Commission: £12,000 OTE (paid quarterly, with potential to exceed targets)

• Annual profit share

• Car allowance

• Pension and life insurance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Long service award and employee assistance programme

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Initial informal video interview

• Final interview at head office, including a short presentation:
  • Sell Company product versus a competitor’s product
  • Share your approach for the first 90 days in the role

If you are an ambitious salesperson looking for your next step in a supportive, growing business, we would love to hear from you