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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