National Business Development Manager in Howden

Location: UK (National Hybrid)

Salary: Excellent Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance + Pension

Build the Future of a Growing UK Lighting Manufacturer

This isn't just another sales role. Contrac Lighting has been designing, engineering and manufacturing commercial lighting solutions in the UK for over 40 years. With an established reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer service, we're now entering an exciting new phase of growth. We're investing in our people, our products and our markets and we're looking for an exceptional National Business Development Manager to help drive the next chapter of our success.

This opportunity is designed for an established commercial lighting professional with a proven track record and a trusted network across the industry. If you've spent years building relationships with lighting consultants, M&E consultants, electrical contractors, M&E contractors, electrical wholesalers and major end users, we'll provide the platform, autonomy and investment to help you maximise your potential, influence our commercial direction and become a key member of our future leadership team.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities across the UK, building long-term strategic relationships and growing Contrac Lighting's presence within the commercial and industrial lighting market. This is a genuine business development role focused on creating new opportunities, winning specifications and establishing long-term partnerships not managing an inherited customer base. You'll play a key role in helping shape our commercial strategy while working alongside our technical, estimating and lighting design teams to deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK.
• Develop long-term relationships with lighting consultants, M&E consultants, electrical contractors, M&E contractors, electrical wholesalers and major end users.
• Generate opportunities for both new-build and LED retrofit projects.
• Secure product specifications on commercial and industrial developments.
• Develop strategic national accounts across our target sectors.
• Promote Contrac Lighting's UK manufacturing capabilities and technical expertise.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Work closely with our lighting design, estimating and project delivery teams to convert opportunities into successful projects.
• Represent Contrac Lighting at customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.
• Contribute to the development of our commercial strategy and future growth plans.

Our Target Markets

• Warehousing & Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Cold Storage & Refrigeration
• Food & Beverage Production
• Pharmaceuticals & Clean Manufacturing
• Heavy Industry
• Commercial Offices
• Education
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Sports & Leisure
• Infrastructure

About You

We're looking for someone who has already earned their reputation within the commercial lighting industry. You'll be commercially driven, relationship-focused and passionate about developing new business. You'll ideally have:

• A proven track record of success within the commercial lighting industry.
• An established network of lighting consultants, M&E consultants, contractors, wholesalers and end users.
• Experience securing specifications and winning commercial projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• The ability to develop strategic customer relationships at every level.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• The ambition to play a significant role in the future growth of the business.

Why Join Contrac Lighting?

• Join a respected UK lighting manufacturer with over 40 years of experience.
• Work directly with the senior leadership team.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and the freedom to build your own market.
• Influence the future commercial strategy of the business.
• Be backed by a highly experienced technical, design and manufacturing team.
• Excellent basic salary with an uncapped bonus structure.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.

A Genuine Leadership Opportunity

This role has been created with succession in mind. As Contrac Lighting continues to grow, the successful candidate will have a clear pathway to progress into a Senior Sales Director position, taking responsibility for leading our national sales function, developing a high-performing commercial team and helping shape the long-term strategic direction of the business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build something meaningful, make a lasting impact and become part of the leadership team of an ambitious UK lighting manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Strictly no recruitment agencies. Direct applications only. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.