Description

 The Company

You’ll join a successful and fast growing medium sized utilities contractor (circa £35 million turnover) with a strong presence across the UK. They work in several sectors including telecoms, power, civil engineering and infrastructure. 

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely alongside both new and existing customers, responsible for identifying, developing and securing new electricity, gas and water connection projects across the North. Involving technical input and negotiation, you will be required to establish opportunities in connections including industrial, residential and commercial, whilst collaborating with the Sales Manager and Business Development team.

With an important aim to meet company sales targets, you will manage commercial risks and secure financial commitment from Clients.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough relationships with new and existing customers for business development by committing to personal visits, phone calls and emails
• Analyse customer base to determine and secure development opportunities
• Work alongside the estimating team in quotation activities such as delivery negotiations
• Manage competitor analysis and market research to develop sales strategies
• Deliver presentations to win business from customers
• Attain and surpass agreed sales targets (monthly/yearly)

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven credentials regarding sales track record
• Experience within electricity/gas networks for business development
• Target driven, with the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure to ensure work is completed on time
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Adaptable and approachable, with the ability to sell services whilst maintaining respectful communication using different mediums
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Good IT skills and proficient with Microsoft
• Full UK driving license essential

Core Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car / car allowance (£5000)
• Annual bonus (based on target achievement)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, rising up to a maximum of 30 days after 2 years complete service
• Life Cover (3x salary)
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here