Business Development Manager - Electrical Distribution (M&E)
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
(Ideal for Branch / Profit Centre Managers Seeking a Better Way of Working)
Location: Northern England (remote / field-based)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 basic + up to 25% bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Running a Branch But Ready to Step Away from the Pressure?
Tired of opening the branch early and closing it late?
Constantly dealing with staff issues, targets, and internal KPIs?
Spending more time on operations than actually driving sales?
Feel like your earning potential doesn't reflect your experience?
If you're a Branch Manager or Profit Centre Manager, this is your opportunity to step into a role that keeps the commercial side you enjoy-without the day-to-day headaches.
Why This Role?
Join a multi-billion-pound electrical distributor with the backing, infrastructure, and reputation to compete at the highest level-without being restricted in how you win business.
This role offers:
Work-from-home flexibility with field-based customer engagement
The ability to focus purely on sales and relationship building
No branch responsibility - no staffing, no daily operations, no firefighting
The credibility of a major, established brand behind you
The Opportunity
A true business development role combining new business and account management across M&E contractors throughout the North of England.
You'll be:
Winning new contractor business and developing key accounts
Leveraging your existing network and industry knowledge
Identifying and securing project opportunities
Building a strong pipeline and driving revenue growth
Working with a well-resourced internal team that supports delivery
Who This Suits
This role is ideal for someone currently in a:
Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager role
Senior Sales position within an electrical wholesaler
...who wants:
More freedom and autonomy
Better work-life balance
Higher earning potential tied to performance
To step away from operations and refocus on growth
What You'll Need
Background in electrical wholesale / distribution
Strong relationships within M&E contractors
Proven ability to win and grow business
Strong commercial awareness (pricing, margin, negotiation)
Self-motivation and ability to manage a large geographical territory
What You'll Get
£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
Up to 25% bonus
Remote / field-based working
Backing of a major, financially strong organisation
Autonomy without losing the support of a large business
A role focused on growth, not internal administration
The Bottom Line
This is your chance to take your industry knowledge and relationships and move into a role where:
You keep the influence
You lose the branch pressure
And you finally get rewarded for the business you generate
If you're currently running a successful branch but want to focus on winning business rather than managing day-to-day operations, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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