Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – East Midlands (covering Leicester/Coventry and Northampton)
Our client, an award-winning company, is at the forefront of their industry and deeply values their employees. As they continue to expand, they are searching for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in Contracting Sales across the East Midlands (covering Leicester/Coventry and Northampton).
This role focuses on the Domestic markets in both the public and private sectors, encompassing retrofit and new-build properties.
By joining our team, you will play a vital role in the thrilling transformation of the UK’s renewable energy sector, connecting individuals to cleaner, greener, and more affordable heat. With our unique client proposition, unwavering support from industry pioneers, and ongoing growth projections, there has never been a more opportune moment to be a part of this ambitious and knowledgeable team.
Salary
Location
The successful candidate will work remotely with the support of the Regional Sales Manager (Wales and the Midlands). They will frequently visit client sites and occasionally travel to the company offices in Bradford, Exeter, and Truro.
Hours
Type of Role
The Role
The Business Development Manager will:
- Work collaboratively within an industry-leading sales team.
- Lead on the development of their area to identify potential clients and suitable projects (e.g. developers, social housing landlords, commercial building owners).
- Undertake technical client meetings (e.g. with M&E Engineers, consultants and Architects, also meeting with the local and central government) presenting the advantages of using the company’s products.
- Work alongside the Regional Sales Manager to develop the process from design order to final fixed quotations.
- Gather construction information about existing or planned properties using various resources including architects’ plans, engaging with clients, online mapping, EPC register and project research.
- Work alongside colleagues to prepare and submit project proposals and quotations for clients.
- Update quotations once detailed design and sub-contractor quotes are in to confirm project viability and cross check the assumptions made at initial pricing.
- Follow up quotations, answer customer queries providing evidence where necessary.
- Convert quotations to order and manage hand over process to the technical and manufacturing team.
- Build a comprehensive knowledge of the company’s products and to keep updated with changes in product design and application.
- Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, industry events and Government sponsored events to generate further business development opportunities.
Training: the company pride themselves on their comprehensive induction programme.
Start date: asap for the right candidate.
The Requirements
Applicants should ideally have:
- A proven business development track record, ideally within the heating & ventilation, renewables or building services industry.
- Experience of dealing with the social housing sector, public sector and/or residential housing developers.
- Demonstrable knowledge of renewable heating systems, as well as a good understanding of the regulatory background and the subsidy schemes.
- Good ability to communicate and present both technical and commercial elements of the company’s products.
- The ability to communicate both technical and commercial information.
- The ability to develop successful working relationships with a wide range of organisations.
This job is for me
If you feel that you can successfully fulfil this vacancy then apply now:
- By applying online
- Or calling us on: 01392 344924
- Or emailing your CV to: info@kmerecruitment.com
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