Business Development Manager in Kendal

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we currently have a unique opportunity as we look to add a Business Development Manager to further expand our client base. This role can be based anywhere in the UK but with a strong preference in the London area. Reporting to the Head of Sales - EMEA, the Business Development Manager will serve as the liaison between the client and Anord Mardix, the role will centre around supporting the growth of the business across the EMEA region; addressing customers’ needs and concerns whilst developing and maintaining strong relationships across the client network.

The role will also focus on building and maintaining relationships with business executives and stakeholders, preparation of sales reports and identifying new opportunities, as well introducing the broader range of critical power solutions manufactured by Anord Mardix.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support our Strategic Growth plan in conjunction with the Head of Sales and related key leadership stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain sales opportunity pipeline in line with the company strategy.
• Establish & develop new partnerships in region to support the Service offering.
• Develop and implement target data center provider and end user account strategy.
• Reduce the business exposure to service contracts that are low margin.
• Manage the tender proposal process and oversee administration in collaboration with respective business unit colleagues.
• Collaborate with the Site Services Team to ensure that we are working towards delivering the required services in region to our key strategic clients.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to ensure that we have agreements in place with key equipment suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and identify impact on services offering.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical Sales role ideally within a Service lead industry.
• Experience selling Critical Power products/services within the Hyperscale / Cloud, Co-Location, Hybrid or Edge Compute Data Centre space.
• Proven sales experience delivering sustainable growth in targeted markets.
• Computer literate with high level of PowerPoint expertise, PC proficiency in Microsoft Office and or Google Suite.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, staff management plus development and operational skills.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and electrical schematics.
• Proficient presentation skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of management.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to motivate and coach others to deliver successful outcomes.

This position requires regular travel across the UK and limited travel across the EMEA region.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success.
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes a merit-based annual pay review.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Referral bonus.
• Volunteer days.
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function.
• Travel opportunities (role dependent).
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.