Account & Business Development Manager UK & Nordics (Power transmission) in Bradford

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society through innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

About the role

As Account Manager you’re in charge of developing the long‑term strategy for own accounts (within UK, Nordics) and orchestrating its execution by coordinating actions across departments and regions. You build deep, long‑term relationships with own accounts by positioning yourself as a dedicated resource for these key accounts, committed to helping them solve their problems, realize their business goals, and achieve success. In the Business Development role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power transmission in the UK and Nordic regions.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure full account transparency by gathering customer and competitor intelligence data as inputs for understanding the strategic intent of the account and its key priorities and business goals.
• Map market and technology trends, identify value chains, and understand stakeholder challenges.
• Monitor Bekaert’s market share and profile main competitors, assessing their strengths and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify new product opportunities and coordinate development activities.
• Develop the strategy resulting in a business plan and orchestrate the execution.
• Leverage value creation through capturing opportunities and developing deep relationships, trust and gravitas at all levels of the organization internally and externally within the account organization.
• Development and promotion of innovative products and applications to various stakeholders in the power transmission sector.
• Create compelling marketing materials in collaboration with the Marketing Communication team.

About You

• Minimum 5–7 years of proven experience in the power transmission or similar sector, ideally in a business development role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to understand customer needs and promote innovative technical solutions.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to collect, interpret, and analyse information from multiple sources to support sound decision‑making.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (Swedish or Norwegian is a strong advantage).
• A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Nordic regions.

What is in it for you?

• A competitive salary with benefits.
• Learning programs developed by our L&D department.
• A great opportunity to play your part in an international growth story.
• A chance to grow along with your responsibilities (national or international).
• Cool colleagues all over the world.

Be bold and take the leap! We’re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.