Latest Jobs – Business Development Manager (Industrial and Commercial) – Wave Utilities

Line Manager: Stuart Wischhusen, Business Development Team Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependant on skills and Experience
Location: Field Based with regular travel to other Wave locations

England’s business customers are able to choose their water retailer. Buying decisions are made on the basis of value, customer service and confidence in their supplier and account manager. Wave have been offering retail water services in Scotland since 2008 and in this time we have established a growing and loyal customer base in the public, private and SME sectors. NWG Business and Anglian Water Business have come together to form a new company called Wave. Looking after the water, waste water gas and electricity needs of over 300,000 businesses across England, Scotland and Wales, Wave is an exciting new venture and is poised to become a major new force in the B2B utilities market.

We are looking for an accomplished business development manager, based and working in England, to help deliver our continued growth aspirations. At Wave, our aim is to employ driven, passionate and ambitious individuals who can contribute to the success and accomplishments of the business and in return enjoy working within a company who have a keen focus on developing, retaining and rewarding their employees.

The role will work closely with the Business Development team and Business Development Team Manager, Finance team and Bid Team, to play a lead role in the development of high quality, competitive and on time customer RFI’s, RFQ’s and tenders for new proactive sales opportunities and end customer tenders.

The individual will develop a strong working relationship with TPI’s and end customers to encourage competitive opportunities, influence tender specification and maximise Wave’s conversion rate for tenders. Develop new opportunities with end customers and proactively work with the Marketing Team on the identification, planning, co-ordination and management of customer promotional events and marketing materials, such as exhibitions, press releases and case studies.

This position is home based and it will involve regular travel to Wave locations. The successful individual will receive a competitive salary, you are not commission based, an excellent bonus scheme, a generous benefits package and a cash for cars allowance.

You will have:

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a successful business development manager. With previous experience in a commercial environment, the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent relevant qualification and must have proven sales and account management experience. With the ability to build strong customer relationships, you will have extensive experience of securing sales and managing customers based over a large geographical area and be confident working at all levels of the supply chain.

Whilst experience of the water, energy or telecoms markets would be an advantage, it is not essential. A motivated, professional and enthusiastic approach to business development is a pre-requisite.

To Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]              

If you are applying for this position please make your current Line Manager aware.

NWGB Terms and Conditions apply.

Please ensure you attach your CV and a full covering letter clearly stating why you are suitable for this role. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 5:00pm – Tuesday 04 July 2018

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