Head Of Technical - Batteries/Power

Our client, an established specialist distributor of electronic components and technical solutions, are looking for a Head of Technical - Batteries/Power to join their team on a permanent basis and can be based UK wide.

This is a senior technical and commercial leadership role responsible for leading the technical team, developing a strong design-in pipeline and driving growth across the batteries and power technology portfolio.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Technical - Batteries/Power job based UK wide:

Lead and develop the Technical team, setting KPIs and driving performance across the design funnel
Develop and convert a sustainable pipeline of design opportunities into design wins and production
Act as the technical expert across batteries, power and associated technologies
Work closely with Sales, Account Management and suppliers to identify and convert new opportunities
Provide technical support throughout the customer design cycle, from evaluation and testing through to production
Develop supplier growth plans and manage key supplier relationships and QBRs
Identify gaps within the product portfolio and develop strategies to introduce new suppliers and technologies
Build relationships with senior decision-makers across customers and suppliers
Monitor market and technology developments to identify new opportunities
Support customer visits, supplier training, webinars, exhibitions and marketing campaigns
Report on technical activity, pipeline development and commercial performance to the SMT and Board

Experience required for the Head of Technical - Batteries/Power job based UK wide:

Extensive technical knowledge and experience within batteries, power electronics or a related technology area
Proven experience managing a design funnel and successfully designing-in electronic components/products
Experience within franchise distribution or electronic component distribution
Proven experience leading and managing a technical and/or sales team
Strong commercial understanding with the ability to drive revenue and design wins
Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and developing supplier growth plans
Electronics or Engineering degree or equivalent qualification desirable
Strong customer-facing, communication and relationship-building skills
Commercially focused, proactive and capable of working at both strategic and technical levels

If this Head of Technical - Batteries/Power job based UK wide could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed