Business Development Manager - Renewables in Cambridge

The Opportunity

An established and rapidly growing specialist electrical wholesaler is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to develop its customer base across Cambridge, Ipswich, Essex and the surrounding areas.

This is a predominantly field-based position offering considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to develop new business across a territory with significant potential for growth. The position would suit an experienced salesperson with a background in electrical wholesale or a related industry who enjoys building relationships, winning new customers and taking ownership of their own sales territory.

About the Business

Our client is a leading specialist wholesaler of renewable energy products, including solar PV and battery storage solutions, operating as part of one of the UK's largest electrical wholesale groups. The business has established a strong position within the renewables market and continues to expand its network of locations across the UK.

Having experienced significant year-on-year growth, the business is now looking to build on its established customer base across Norfolk and develop its presence further south. This creates an opportunity for an experienced salesperson to play an important part in the continued expansion of the business.

The Role

Working closely with the Norwich management team, you will be responsible for developing new business across Cambridge, Ipswich, Essex and the surrounding areas. The focus will be on identifying new customers, developing relationships and increasing sales across the territory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the territory.
• Building relationships with electrical contractors, installers and other trade customers.
• Promoting the company's range of renewable energy products, including solar PV and battery storage solutions.
• Developing sales opportunities and establishing long-term customer relationships.
• Working closely with the internal sales team to provide customers with a high standard of service.
• Managing your own diary and sales activity, with regular communication with the Norwich team.

This is a predominantly field-based role, with occasional visits to the Norwich branch. The successful candidate will be trusted to manage their own time and develop the territory independently.

About You

We're looking for someone with a proactive approach to sales who is comfortable developing new business and building relationships with customers. Experience within electrical wholesale would be particularly relevant, although candidates from other related sales backgrounds will also be considered.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in external sales or business development.
• A background in electrical wholesale, technical products or a related industry.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• The confidence and motivation to work independently.
• A genuine interest in developing new business and growing a customer base.

Previous experience with renewable energy products would be beneficial but isn't essential, as product training will be provided.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 – £40,000 starting salary, depending on experience.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Company car.
• Predominantly field-based working with considerable autonomy.
• Product training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for long-term career development within an established and expanding business.

Interested?

If you have experience in electrical wholesale or a related sales environment and are interested in developing your career within a growing specialist business, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Olra Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.