Permanent
Business Development Manager
M&E Contractors
Kent
Up to £60k basic, £75k ote, BMW 330e type co car, 33 days hols incl bank hols, pension, mobile, laptop

Business Development Manager

Ref: 729| Posted: 19th Aug 2026

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer, or similar, capable of reading Electrical schematics, with a desire to utilise that knowledge in a sales role? Or are you already in electrical sales and capable of reading schematic drawings? If so, our client, who is a global market leader within electrical products for Commercial, Residential and Industrial Buildings could be for you!

This is a new Project led role created through growth, working on the Commercial Distribution board range of products, including busbars, circuit protection, Lighting Connection & Controls, Wiring Accessories and Building Automation. This is a Field/Home based role covering London and the Southern Home Counties, your customer base is largely developing in-depth relationships with your top 50 M&E Contractors, so if you have sold to Electrical Contractors or want to move into a sales career and possess technical electrical experience, then read on and APPLY TODAY!!

THE ROLE;

  • As Business Development Manager / Account manager, you’ll be selling the company's manufactured range of Commercial Distribution Boards and associated products.
  • Projects are typically Multi Residential Buildings, The Education Sector, Schools, Universities, Student Accommodation, Office Buildings, Industrial Sites and some Office Fit Out Businesses. 
  • You are field/home based covering London and the Southern Home Counties - Kent, Surrey, Sussex.
  • As Business Development Manager / Account manager you’ll be developing relationships with key Mechanical & Electrical Contractors across London and the Southern Home Counties.
  • You will be protecting the specifications that your M&E consultant led colleague has secured and breaking other specifications, so your relationships with your electrical contractors will be in-depth.
  • Working in an already successful project team.
  • On patch you have over 50 regular spending accounts. 
  • Fantastic name in the market and customers want to deal with you.
  • Internal telesales support team
  • Leads provided
  • Brilliant Database
  • Realistic year 1 targets
  • Excellent product training, great support from your line Manager 
  • Long term career prospects

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE;

  • The ideal Business Development Manager/ Account Manager will come from the Electrical sector, either working for an electrical wholesaler, looking to specialise with a leading manufacturer, or already selling for an electrical manufacturer, or be in internal electrical sales, or electrical design, or an electrical contractor and have a UK drivers licence, the ability to read electrical schematic drawings and be a confident, inquisitive friend maker, keen to make it in B2B sales.
  • Must have good access to London and be prepared to cover Central London as part of your role.
  • If you’re already in sales, then you’ll have a track record of sales success selling to M&E Contractors or Electrical contractors.
  • An excellent relationship builder and not afraid of opening new doors when required.
  • Looking for a long-term career opportunity.
  • Must be from the electrical industry.
  • If you have the technical electrical knowledge and a growth mindset, then our client can teach you how to sell.

 THE COMPANY;

  • Genuine market leader.
  • Known for the best quality products.
  • Offices worldwide.
  • Multi Billion Euro turn over.
  • Great staff retention.

THE REMUNERATION;

  • £45K- £60K basic salary (dependant on experience)
  • OTE £55,000-75,000 paid annually.
  • Hybrid type company car (value circa £45k-£50K)
  • Fuel paid
  • 25 days holiday
  • Mobile
  • Lap Top
  • Health Scheme
  • Pension

All out of pocket expenses covered.

This is a superb opportunity with a leading electrical manufacturer so if you have the technical electrical knowledge that they need either in sales or looking to move into sales, and would like to find out more then get in touch as soon as possible on 01737 452030 or email in your CV to info@chandlerharrisrecruitment.co.uk