Petrel Limited, part of the Pioneer Safety Group, is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager with a proven career in industrial lighting sales, to lead growth initiatives across the North of England.
What You'll Do as Business Development Manager:
- Drive sales through existing clients and distributors while identifying new market opportunities in the industrial lighting sector, ATEX being key
- Develop and onboard new distribution partners using performance KPIs.
- Conduct market research, generate leads, and present at sales meetings.
- Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage the full sales cycle.
- Maintain CRM records and contribute to monthly reporting and forecasting.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies.
What We're Looking For in our Business Development Manager:
· Proven experience in an industrial lighting, customer-facing sales role
· Strong commercial and technical acumen
· Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
· A proactive, enthusiastic team player with a problem-solving mindset
· Ability to travel, for client meetings and trade shows
Benefits
25 days holiday and the option to purchase an additional 10 days of holiday, health cash plan, 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus a range of other benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion.
Strictly no agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Experience:
- technical customer facing : 2 years (preferred)
- technical and commercial acumen: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
