Job Title: Trade Development Manager Salary: £42,000 per annum on‑target annual bonus (6–9%) Location: Office-based (with regular off-site trade engagement) Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 16:30 (Flexibility required to support trade engagement events outside core hours) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trade Development Manager to lead and evolve a trade engagement strategy within a regulated gas network environment. This senior role will play a key part in strengthening relationships across the independent gas supply chain, supporting customer growth, service excellence, and the transition to low‑carbon heating solutions for domestic and business consumers. You will act as the primary point of contact between the organisation and the gas industry supply chain, delivering a structured programme of trade engagement, communications, and events that align trade activity with wider business development and decarbonisation objectives. The Role As Trade Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a trade development strategy that creates clear alignment between organisational objectives and the activities being pursued across the independent supply chain. A key aspect of the role is hosting and facilitating industry and trade association events, delivering high‑quality engagement activity, and supporting trade partners to deliver excellent outcomes for customers. Key Responsibilities Trade Strategy & Engagement Develop and implement an annual Trade Development Strategy aligned with Business Development objectives Plan and deliver a proactive and reactive programme of engagement with registered installers, manufacturers, retailers, merchants, and training centres Lead trade engagement activity including trade breakfast events, social engagements, merchant events, and formal association meetings Act as host and facilitator for industry and trade association events Stakeholder & Supply Chain Management Act as the primary point of contact for the independent gas installer network Maintain the central trade directory and manage the annual re‑registration process for Gas Safe registered installers Respond to day‑to‑day queries from supply chain partners to support sales growth and high levels of customer satisfaction Identify opportunities to support trade partners through marketing initiatives, promotions, and collaborative activities Marketing & Communications Work closely with the Marketing team to support the production of an annual localised installer directory Contribute to the development and delivery of a high‑quality annual programme of trade communications and engagement activity Support consistent and aligned messaging between the organisation and the independent supply chain Work with the Domestic Sales team to support retailer knowledge sharing and point‑of‑sale branding initiatives Decarbonisation & Skills Development Support decarbonisation objectives by identifying and promoting training and upskilling opportunities for local installation companies Encourage a multi‑measure approach to retrofit, including energy‑efficiency upgrades and emerging low‑carbon heating technologies Coordinate domestic incentive schemes, enabling registered installers to offer connection and finance‑related customer offers General Responsibilities Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations Observe and promote health and safety, equality, and customer care standards Participate in learning and development activities to enhance effectiveness in the role Undertake additional duties as required in line with the level of responsibility of the post Person Specification Essential Full, valid UK driving licence Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business development, trade engagement, or similar commercial role Experience managing teams, including performance management, training, and presenting to larger groups Flexibility to work outside core hours to support trade events and engagement activity Positive, enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and industrious approach Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills Strong organisational and administrative skills Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis (visa sponsorship is not available) Desirable Experience working within an energy, utilities, or trade‑specific environment Experience handling customer or trade complaint resolution Benefits You’ll Love Enhanced contributory pension scheme Free life assurance “Give As You Earn” charity scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Enhanced sick pay (for qualifying staff) 20 days annual leave plus 11 bank holidays, with up to 5 additional long‑service days Free onsite parking Dedicated health and wellbeing support Cycle to Work Scheme Annual salary reviews About the Employer The organisation is widely recognised for its commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence, and offers a supportive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking working environment where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and support the transition to a low‑carbon future. Interested? If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Closing Date: 12th May 2026 at midnight Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency and is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country of employment on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available.