Business Development Manager

People buy from people-our sales staff are vital to our business and have a real impact on our bottom line. We look for people who are naturally great communicators and relationship builders, who really getting to know their clients and are passionate about our business and all that we stand for.

We will provide you with everything you need to succeed - excellent product training, professional development and support to progress your career in the future.

Needless to say you will be able to build great relationships and harness those, in order to maximise opportunities. You’ll be inquisitive and a creative thinker, able to generate leads from both our existing customer base and from new industries where our equipment could also be utilised.

Already possessing a proven sales record, you must have the drive and desire to maintain and develop our already successful business as well and demonstrate:

• Experience working in a customer-focused role with the ability to demonstrate excellent relationship management skills
• Previous experience within the Power Rental and Sustainability sector 
• Excellent planning and organising skills, able to manage your own time to maximum effect
• Resilient with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Experience working with Power, Clean Energy, Battery Storage Units and Energy Storage 
• Effective communication, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to promote the Sunbelt Rentals brand and cross-sell our product range
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to analyse data such as business plans, performance and market data
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
• A full clean UK driving licence

The role will involve Regional and occasional National travel/overnight stays.

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.