Business Development Manager in Haywards Heath

An established provider of temporary power solutions is expanding its commercial presence across South London and the South East and is appointing a Business Development Manager to support that growth. The region is active, commercially important and already generating demand across infrastructure, construction and industrial markets. Typical customers include contractors, civil engineering firms and industrial operators requiring temporary and back-up power.

This role exists to increase conversion rates, secure repeat business and grow regional revenue across existing and new accounts.

The Role

• This position is focused on developing a defined territory across South London and the South East where demand already exists but has not been fully converted into long-term commercial relationships.
• Full responsibility for developing the South London and South East territory.
• Opening new accounts across infrastructure, construction and industrial customers.
• Converting incoming enquiries and short-term hires into repeat, long-term revenue.
• Building existing relationships into consistent, long-term revenue.
• Working consultatively with customers to understand load requirements and operational constraints.
• Shaping temporary power solutions alongside engineering and operations teams.
• Identifying opportunities early in project lifecycle and positioning ahead of competitors.
• Managing internal stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with what has been sold.
• Driving revenue growth while maintaining margin discipline.

This is a commercial role focused on new business, increasing conversion of incoming demand and building a consistent pipeline of repeat revenue across the region.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven business development experience within temporary power, equipment hire or a related technical sector.
• A track record of opening new accounts and generating repeat business, not just managing inbound or reactive work.
• Experience selling into contractors, infrastructure projects or industrial customers.
• Sufficient technical understanding to engage credibly on power requirements.
• A consultative approach, focused on understanding requirements and selling on value rather than discounting.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to protect margin and avoid price-led selling.
• Confidence operating across multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• The resilience and ownership mindset required to develop and grow a territory over time.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a region with established demand, active customers and consistent incoming enquiries. The business has invested in fleet, technology and operational capability to support expansion. The platform is in place. The requirement now is to improve conversion of existing demand, increase repeat business and build a stable pipeline of long-term revenue. This role suits someone who has worked in a reactive sales environment and wants to take ownership of a region, develop new business and build long-term customer relationships.

Package

• £50,000–£60,000 base.
• Annual bonus up to 40%.
• Company vehicle or £5,000 allowance.
• 6% employer matched pension.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare option.
• Additional wellbeing and volunteering days.
• Annual performance awards.

All applications are treated in strict confidence.