Business Development Manager – South

Gibson Search

Petrel Limited, part of the Pioneer Safety Group, is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives across the Southern region. If you’re passionate about technical sales, building strong client relationships, and driving market expansion, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Drive sales through existing clients and distributors while identifying new market opportunities.
• Promote Petrel s lighting product range and cross-sell across the Pioneer Safety Group portfolio.
• Develop and onboard new distribution partners using performance KPIs.
• Conduct market research, generate leads, and present at sales meetings.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage the full sales cycle.
• Maintain CRM records and contribute to monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in a technical, customer-facing sales role

Strong commercial and technical acumen

Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

A proactive, enthusiastic team player with a problem-solving mindset

Ability to travel, including overseas, for client meetings and trade shows

Why Join Us?

At Petrel, we believe in excellence through teamwork. You ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and growth. This is your chance to make a real impact in a thriving business.

Benefits

25 days holiday and the option to purchase an additional 10 days of holiday, health cash plan, 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus a range of other benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

If you have not received a response within 5 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Strictly no agencies. Gibson Search is the RPO for the Pioneer Group.