Business Development Manager - Home Counties & North East London
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Siemens is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Division: Siemens Electrium Sales Ltd (ESL)
Location: This territory covers Home Counties and North East London, including Milton Keynes, Luton, Stevenage, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
Postcode coverage: NN, MK, LU, SG, EC, CM, SS, RM, IG, EN, N
Electrium is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of electrical installation products, proudly home to trusted brands including Wylex and Crabtree. As part of Siemens, a global technology leader driving innovation in electrification, automation and digitalisation, we combine the agility of a specialist electrical manufacturer with the strength, investment and vision of a world-renowned organisation.
We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth by developing relationships with key influencers across the contractor and specification community, securing project specifications and creating long-term demand for our market-leading products.
Key Responsibilities
- As a Business Development Manager, you will:
- Identify, target and develop relationships with key consultants and specifiers within your territory.
- Influence project designs and secure product specifications to position Wylex and Crabtree as the preferred solution.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified project opportunities.
- Work closely with Account Managers to ensure the successful handover and conversion of project opportunities through wholesale channels.
- Monitor and manage project progress, maintaining regular engagement with key stakeholders to protect specifications.
- Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, project progress and market intelligence to support forecasting and business planning.
- Deliver annual specification value targets and contribute to business growth objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience selling into non-transactional customers and influencing buying decisions.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong product and market awareness, with the ability to understand customer operating environments and identify suitable solutions.
- Ability to build, manage and convert a pipeline of project opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and deliver against targets.
- Experience working within the electrical installation, specification or building products market.
- Experience working collaboratively across sales, account management and wider business functions.
- A growth mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Team-oriented approach with a professional, customer-focused attitude.
Performance-Based Bonus
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Siemens holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.