Head Of Technical - Batteries​/Power

Our client, an established specialist distributor of electronic components and technical solutions, are looking for a Head of Technical
- Batteries/Power to join their team on a permanent basis and can be based UK wide.

This is a senior technical and commercial leadership role responsible for leading the technical team, developing a strong design-in pipeline and driving growth across the batteries and power technology portfolio.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Technical
- Batteries/Power job based UK wide:

• Lead and develop the Technical team, setting KPIs and driving performance across the design funnel
• Develop and convert a sustainable pipeline of design opportunities into design wins and production
• Act as the technical expert across batteries, power and associated technologies
• Work closely with Sales, Account Management and suppliers to identify and convert new opportunities
• Provide technical support throughout the customer design cycle, from evaluation and testing through to production
• Develop supplier growth plans and manage key supplier relationships and QBRs
• Identify gaps within the product portfolio and develop strategies to introduce new suppliers and technologies
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers across customers and suppliers
• Monitor market and technology developments to identify new opportunities
• Support customer visits, supplier training, webinars, exhibitions and marketing campaigns
• Report on technical activity, pipeline development and commercial performance to the SMT and Board

Experience required for the Head of Technical
- Batteries/Power job based UK wide:

• Extensive technical knowledge and experience within batteries, power electronics or a related technology area
• Proven experience managing a design funnel and successfully designing-in electronic components/products
• Experience with in franchise distribution or electronic component distribution
• Proven experience leading and managing a technical and/or sales team
• Strong commercial understanding with the ability to drive revenue and design wins
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and developing supplier growth plans
• Electronics or Engineering degree or equivalent qualification desirable
• Strong customer-facing, communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially focused, proactive and capable of working at both strategic and technical levels