Trade Development Manager

As a Trade Development Manager, the work centres on respond to day‑to‑day queries from supply chain partners to support sales growth and high levels of customer satisfaction. It would suit someone who can bring carry out safe plumbing and gas-related work with reliable account-by-account commercial follow-up to the role.

Where ownership sits

Work closely with the Marketing team to support the production of an annual localised installer directory. Work with the Domestic Sales team to support retailer knowledge sharing and point‑of‑sale branding initiatives.

What the role carries

Respond to day‑to‑day queries from supply chain partners to support sales growth and high levels of customer satisfaction. Plan and deliver a proactive and reactive programme of engagement with registered installers, manufacturers, retailers, merchants, and training centres. Maintaining the central trade directory and manage the annual re‑registration process for Gas Safe registered installers.

What helps the work land well

Carry out safe plumbing and gas-related work with reliable account-by-account commercial follow-up.

What the role depends on

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business development, trade engagement, or similar commercial role.
• Experience managing teams, including performance management, training, and presenting to larger groups.
• Experience working within an energy, utilities, or trade‑specific environment.

Practical details

• 20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, with up to 5 additional long‑service days.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country of employment on a permanent basis.
• £42,000 per annum + on‑target annual bonus (6–9%).
• Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 16:30.

Requirements mentioned

• Driving licence
• Excel

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Bonus, Training, Sick pay