Business Development Manager (KTP Associate)

• Develop and execute a strategic product development and marketing plan for POWERSOS, targeting key clients and markets.
• Utilise project management skills to coordinate POWERSOS development efforts, including gathering requirements and overseeing POWERSOS enhancements.
• Engage with prospective clients to present the POWERSOS’s features and gather feedback to guide ongoing platform development.
• Create and design promotional materials and campaigns as agreed with the management team to highlight POWERSOS benefits.
• Conduct research using industry and academic sources to inform POWERSOS development and support strategic decisions.
• Analyse reports, market trends, and competitor activities to refine POWERSOS market positioning and development roadmap.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between client needs and POWERSOS features.
• Prepare client proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage onboarding for early adopters of the platform.
• Identify and attend appropriate networking/conference/industry trade shows to elevate PowerSOS awareness and market impact.
• Other activities as the project develops that may support the successful delivery of the project.

Based at Midlands Power Networks Limited main office, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a collaborative project between Midlands Power Networks Limited and the University of Staffordshire. Midlands Power Networks Limited has developed PowerSOS, a digital-emergency-response platform for the high-voltage electrical market, connecting customers needing urgent electrical help with approved local engineers. To function effectively, PowerSOS requires the engagement, interaction, and interdependence of 4 distinct markets: end customers, partners, responders, suppliers. The project will facilitate this interconnected ecosystem with capabilities to execute non-traditional business and marketing activities including new processes, resources, industry knowledge, and regulatory compliance to enhance product adoption and successful onboarding and maintenance of new/existing users.