Business Development Manager (Field Sales)

Company: Zero Surplus
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Business Development Manager – South West (Field-Based)

Location: South West (Field-Based) | Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

An established and growing organisation within the electrical and energy solutions sector is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join its UK sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional to play a key role in driving growth across a diverse portfolio of energy monitoring and electrical solutions.

Role

You will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across the South West region. Working in a field-based capacity, you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, OEMs, system integrators, consultants, and distribution partners.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will support customers throughout the full sales lifecycle, from early specification through to project delivery – while delivering tailored, solution‑led proposals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to achieve sales and growth targets
  • Identify and win new business opportunities across target markets
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision‑makers and technical stakeholders
  • Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, presentations, negotiations, and closing
  • Generate early‑stage product specifications and secure project opportunities
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and reportingRepresent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities

Technical & Customer Focus

  • Provide technical guidance on product selection, applications, and system integration
  • Deliver presentations, demonstrations, and training to customers and partners
  • Conduct site visits and surveys to assess requirements and identify opportunities
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through responsive support and communication
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking

About You

  • Proven experience in business development, external sales, or technical sales
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, or energy management
  • Experience selling technical or engineered products into commercial or industrial markets
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to manage a regional territory independently
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West

Desirable

  • Experience in energy monitoring, metering, or power quality solutions
  • Background working with contractors, OEMs, consultants, or electrical wholesalers
  • Electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, HNC/HND, NVQ or equivalent)
  • Experience with specification sales and project‑based selling

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance‑related bonus
  • Company car or allowance
  • Opportunity to join a growing, forward‑thinking organisation

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Posted: July 8th, 2026