Business Development Manager

• Join a growing electrical solutions manufacturer in a newly created, high-visibility sales role
• Opportunity to shape regional growth across the South East contractor market
• Engage directly with M&E and electrical contractors on major residential projects
• Strong earning potential with profit share and company car
• Long-term career development with new products and market expansion plans

This Contractor Sales Manager position is focused on developing relationships with electrical and M&E contractors across the South East. Working externally, you will engage with estimators, project managers and key decision-makers involved in residential developments, particularly larger apartment schemes and multi-unit projects. This role will see you selling switch gear and panel boxes used in residential settings for a long-established manufacturer with a British manufacturing base.

The role centres on creating demand with contractors while working closely with electrical wholesalers to ensure projects are quoted, tracked and converted into orders. You'll attend site visits, industry events and customer meetings, identifying opportunities and building long-term partnerships across the region.

Covering the South East territory, with a preference for candidates based in the South East or Greater London area. This is a field-based role with regular customer visits.

• Experience selling into electrical, M&E or building services contractors
• Strong understanding of the electrical industry and route-to-market through wholesalers
• Ability to build rapport with estimators, project managers and contractor stakeholders
• Proven track record in business development and account growth
• Full UK driving licence
• Commercially driven, personable and confident in a customer-facing environment

• £60,000 basic salary
• Quarterly profit share scheme
• Company car
• Mobile phone and laptop
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% pension contribution
• Full-time permanent position

A well-established manufacturer supplying electrical installation products into the UK market through a network of electrical wholesalers. With ambitious growth plans, continued investment in new solutions and a strong reputation for quality, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business looking to expand its presence within the contractor channel.

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.