Morgan Ryder
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager – Electrical Distribution (M&E)
(Ideal for Branch / Profit Centre Managers Seeking a Better Way of Working)
Location
Northern England (remote / field-based)
Salary
£60,000 – £70,000 basic + up to 25% bonus
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Running a Branch… But Ready to Step Away from the Pressure?
Tired of opening the branch early and closing it late? Constantly dealing with staff issues, targets, and internal KPIs? Spending more time on operations than actually driving sales? Feel like your earning potential doesn’t reflect your experience?
If you’re a Branch Manager or Profit Centre Manager, this is your opportunity to step into a role that keeps the commercial side you enjoy—without the day-to-day headaches.
Why This Role?
Join a multi-billion-pound electrical distributor with the backing, infrastructure, and reputation to compete at the highest level—without being restricted in how you win business.
This role offers:
- Work-from-home flexibility with field-based customer engagement
- The ability to focus purely on sales and relationship building
- No branch responsibility – no staffing, no daily operations, no firefighting
- The credibility of a major, established brand behind you
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The Opportunity
A true business development role combining new business and account management across M&E contractors throughout the North of England.
You'll be:
- Winning new contractor business and developing key accounts
- Leveraging your existing network and industry knowledge
- Identifying and securing project opportunities
- Building a strong pipeline and driving revenue growth
- Working with a well-resourced internal team that supports delivery
Who This Suits
This role is ideal for someone currently in a:
- Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager role
- Senior Sales position within an electrical wholesaler
...who wants:
- More freedom and autonomy
- Better work-life balance
- Higher earning potential tied to performance
- To step away from operations and refocus on growth
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What You'll Need
- Background in electrical wholesale / distribution
- Strong relationships within M&E contractors
- Proven ability to win and grow business
- Strong commercial awareness (pricing, margin, negotiation)
- Self-motivation and ability to manage a large geographical territory
What You'll Get
- £60,000 – £70,000 basic salary
- Up to 25% bonus
- Remote / field-based working
- Backing of a major, financially strong organisation
- Autonomy without losing the support of a large business
- A role focused on growth, not internal administration
The Bottom Line
This is your chance to take your industry knowledge and relationships and move into a role where:
- You keep the influence
- You lose the branch pressure
- And you finally get rewarded for the business you generate
If you're currently running a successful branch but want to focus on winning business rather than managing day-to-day operations, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
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