Global Business Development Lead

Job Purpose:Lawson Fuses is on the cusp of sustainable turnaround, and the role holder will be responsible and accountable to drive overall new sales and business development strategy implementation within target markets (Primary – Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe). We are looking for commercially driven individual, who is passionate about developing and sustaining relationships resulting in sustainable pipeline.The role holder will be responsible for driving sales development across assigned global markets by finding, recruiting and developing new channel/wholesale partners, winning utility contracts and direct selling to established OEMs in the region. This is a dynamic, customer facing role that will require the candidate to travel across the region observing local protocols whilst understanding the route to market in each individual region.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate, as you will influence and help shape the profile, reputation, and growth of the Lawson Fuses. This role also gives an opportunity to develop and grow sales team globally.Business Overview:Lawson Fuses specialises in the design, development and manufacture of low-voltage, high-rupturing capacity (HRC) fuse links and fuse holders.Sold directly and via distributors, applications are suitable for electric and electronic capital equipment, utilities, renewable energy and domestic households.Job Context:Incorporated in 1938, Lawson Fuses Limited (LFL) is a global firm that operates in fuse gear market with a focus on design, development and manufacture of Low Voltage High Rupture Capacity (HRC) fuses and associated fuse holders. With manufacturing facilities in UK and India, LFL global clientele is spread across several countries including (but not limited to) UK, Middle East, Africa, India, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea and Hong Kong. The customer segment for the business is Utilities, Wholesale Distribution and Original Equipment Manufacturers across the globe. With ISO 17025 ASTA certified R&D lab and ASTA certified manufacturing plants, LFL focuses on safety, quality and speed of product delivery.LFL is part of Lucy Group which is a diversified international group operating in businesses across several sectors and has 3 main business divisions: Lucy Controls, Lucy Electric & Lucy Real Estate. LFL is part of Lucy Control business.Lawson Fuses is a business that is going through a period of exciting change. The role of the business development lead will be directly influencing the vision of the business.Job Dimensions:This role reports to the Business Head (GM) and will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement the sales strategy. The role will take a lead on end-to-end business development activities on assigned global regions and will be offered autonomy to drive strategy forward.Role Base: Hybrid albeit majority of time spent at Lawson Head Quarters in Newcastle upon Tyne and/or at customer location, will require up to 50% international travel.Key Accountabilities:Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company’s yearly budget and medium-term plansCreate go to market strategies for new product launches within the assigned regionsIdentify key partnerships in assigned regions to build long term opportunitiesGenerate and qualify new leads through networking, research and outreachBuild key relationships with Utilities, Wholesalers and OEMs and understand key trends and gaps in the market alongside competitor updatesManage and nurture long term relationships to increase share of the marketRepresent the company at key networking events, exhibitions and industry conferencesOversee sales funnel on a regular basis and ensure appropriate follow up and closureWork closely with UK sales, sales support and marketing teams to improve lead generation and conversion rates in global marketsCross functional collaboration with marketing (on campaigns), product and operations team (service levels, quality) and offer transparent feedback from market on conditions, price and positioningLead, motivate and align sales team to meet targets. Create a results driven culture and monitor performance on a weekly and monthly basis.Track, analyse, report and publish key business development metricsPrepare monthly and quarterly progress report to leadership teamAdopt best practices in CRM and leverage data to drive decision makingSupport in preparation of yearly budget and medium-term plansMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and ExperienceQualification in Business Management, Business AdministrationOverall Experience Level: 10-12 years; in new sales / business developmentIdeally, we are looking for candidates from UK and EuropeIndustry Experience: Ideally from fusegear industry albeit we are open to explore candidates from electronics and switchgear industry provided they deal with power distribution companies, wholesalers and OEMs.Market Experience:Global OEM business development experience, i