Business Development Manager - Hull

Location: Hull

Company: Dron & Dickson

The Role

We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to support growth across key accounts and win new business. This role is focused on delivering sales performance, building customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities across our core products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts and secure new business
• Deliver against sales and margin targets
• Identify and convert new opportunities
• Execute customer account plans
• Support bids, tenders and project activity
• Manage vendor approvals (AVLs)
• Promote core products, services, and partnerships
• Maintain CRM accuracy, pipeline, and reporting
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Work with internal teams to deliver customer solutions
• Support marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Represent the business at industry events
• Support annual budgeting with the Branch Manager

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially focused with a results-driven approach
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Confident, proactive and professional
• Ability to analyse information and identify opportunities
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong IT skills (CRM experience desirable)

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum National 5 (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Knowledge of Ex and industrial lighting preferred
• Awareness of relevant products and manufacturer portfolios
• CompEx Foundation (desirable)

Additional Knowledge (Desirable)

• Ex inspection and strategies
• Fire & gas systems
• CAP 437 lighting
• Trace heating
• Rope access services
• Project execution / minor modifications

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Follow all company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Complete all required training
• Act with integrity and professionalism at all times

Personal Development

• Development and progression through a structured PDP
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established business
• Exposure to key industry projects and clients

Recruitment Agency Notice:

We are recruiting for this position directly and are not seeking agency support.