Sales & Business Development Manager

Job description

Who will you be working with? We are seeking an experienced Sales & Business Development Manager to join our team at the Mors Smitt (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd), based in Burton on Trent.

Role

Sales & Business Development Manager Location: Based at Mors Smitt, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 8EN)

Contract Type

Permanent, Full-Time What will your day-to-day work look like?

• Drive revenue growth for Power Industry products internationally through comprehensive regional business strategies
• Develop and execute account plans for main OEMs in energy sector, cultivating relationships with decision-makers and technical stakeholders
• Lead complete sales process from lead generation to contract closure, including technical presentations, negotiations, and forecasting
• Achieve sales targets by expanding product lines within accounts and identifying new business opportunities
• Maintain deep technical expertise in relays, RTUs, sensors, and related components to translate customer requirements into solutions
• Conduct thorough market analysis and competitor research to identify growth opportunities
• Build strong, lasting relationships with global teams at key accounts as their primary point of contact
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, analyze performance data, and track KPIs to inform strategic decisions Find business partners to expand our portfolio with complementary products.

What do we want to know about you?

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.

Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of technical sales experience and business development, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector. Proven track record of success in devopping business, managing key accounts and achieving sales targets. Experience selling into key accounts is a significant plus. Ability to travel up to 30-40% as required. Specific Knowledge & Skills Strong technical knowledge of relays, RTUs, sensors, and their applications.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite. Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage. Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired. #LI-LF1