Our client is a UK Lighting manufacturer specialising in lighting solutions for the retail sector. They operate across several European countries and are headquartered in the UK offering a range of innovative lighting designs tailored for retail environment.
Due to growth we are hiring a National Business Development manager to spearhead further expansion within the UK retail market sector. Reporting to the Sales Director you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities specifically targeting the retail sector through your existing architect designer contractor/project manager and enduser contacts.
- Develop new business partnerships within the retail market sector via architects designers contractors/project managers and endusers
- Represent the company at trade shows and present products and services to potential clients
- Work closely with the sales marketing and design team to ensure alignment of proposals and strategy
- Provide regular sales forecasts reports and strategic recommendations to senior management
Requirements
- Proven experience working with a lighting or controls manufacturer or lighting design consultancy with knowledge of the retail market sector
- Proven contact base of architects designers contractors/project managers or enduser retailers
- Ability to travel nationwide to survey sites and make bid proposals including into the London area
- Track record of consistently achieving sales targets
- Full UK driving license
Benefits
- base salary depending on experience
- Car allowance
- Monthly commissions
- Company pension
- Private health cover
- BCorp certified employer
Proven experience working with a lighting or controls manufacturer or lighting design consultancy with knowledge of the retail market sector Proven contact base of architects, designers, contractors/project managers or end-user retailers Ability to travel nationwide to survey sites and make bid proposals, including into the London area Track record of consistently achieving sales targets Full UK driving license