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 bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.