Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Generator hire sales Field sales Business development Technical understanding of diesel generators Commercial acumen Negotiation Full UK driving licence CRM systems

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Manager

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Remote (Gloucester/Heanor)
Work Type: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 basic salary + OTE £70,000+
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Why Work at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion. We provide:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Work-life flexibility
  • Recognition and rewards
  • Development and career opportunities
  • A safe and inclusive workplace

The Role

  • Manage and develop a regional portfolio of clients, delivering tailored generator hire solutions.
  • Proactively seek out and convert new business opportunities across your territory.
  • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure service delivery excellence.
  • Represent WBPS/[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at client sites, trade events, and face-to-face meetings.
  • Build long-term relationships with clients, framework partners, and project stakeholders.
  • Accurately report on pipelines, forecasts, and market activity.
  • Maintain high levels of customer service and follow internal hire procedures and CRM systems.

About You

  • Proven experience in generator hire or a related equipment hire sales role is essential.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a field sales, business development or regional account management position.
  • Strong technical understanding of diesel generators, temporary power or plant hire.
  • Commercially astute, target-driven, and confident negotiating at all levels.
  • Excellent communicator, both in-person and over digital channels.
  • Comfortable working autonomously across a large territory.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

What’s In It For You

  • £45,000 – £55,000 basic salary depending on experience
  • OTE of £70,000+
  • Company car and fuel card
  • Bonus and commission structure
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance (Death in Service)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components. Learn more about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer.

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