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Job description

As the Trade Development Manager, you will manage the trade development strategy and acting as the main contact for the gas industry supply chain. Responsibilities include planning and delivering an annual schedule for relationship management with installation companies, product manufacturers, retailers, trade merchants, and training centres. Additionally, the role provides support and guidance to supply chain partners to help achieve business objectives and maintain high customer satisfaction for gas users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual Trade Development strategy aligned to Business Development directorate objectives
• Lead trade engagement activity, including trade breakfast events, social engagements, NI Network Gas Association events and trade merchant events
• Maintain the central trade directory and stakeholder registration process, including the annual re-registration of Gas Safe registered installers
• Work with the Marketing department to support production of an annual localised installer directory

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Full valid UK driving licence
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a business development role
• Experience of managing a team to include performance management, training and presenting to larger groups

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within an energy or trade-specific role.
• Experience of complaint resolution.

Further Information

Work time: Monday - Thursday 08.30 - 5pm, Friday 08.30 - 4.30pm Flexibility in hours may be required.