Global Vacancies at Emtelle…

On behalf of the team, I would like to thank you for your interest in Emtelle.

Headquartered in Scotland with investment from overseas sources, we are a British manufacturing success story that is at the cutting edge of manufacturing innovation and excellence.
The business has a strong growth profile with 2022 revenues at c€425m and projections of c€550m next year. We are known globally as an innovator and outlier in an industry where commoditisation is a reality for most manufacturers. We were the first business to refine blown fibre optic tubing and have continued to innovate in line with the digital tidal wave that demands ever-increasing infrastructure capability.

We are at an exciting point on our journey having developed world class, state-of-the-art manufacturing sites across multiple countries, serving more than 100 markets and we continue to grow our global footprint. We recognise that in order to capitalise on this opportunity and secure return on investment, we now need to enhance our people capability in both Global Sales and Marketing.

I hope this site provides a helpful overview of our business, culture and core values introducing both who we are and how we operate.

If you are ready for a new challenge where you will be empowered to both market and sell new bespoke solutions to solve customer problems, improving network connectivity around the world, then we very much look forward to hearing from you. In return we offer a competitive employee reward experience where you will be encouraged to be the best version of you and reach your potential.

Warm regards,

Tony Rodgers – CEO

Headquartered in Scotland with investment from overseas sources, Emtelle is a British manufacturing success story that has consistently sat at the cutting edge of manufacturing innovation and excellence. The business has a strong growth profile with 2022 revenues at c€425m and projections of c€550m next year. Emtelle is known globally as an innovator and outlier in an industry where commoditisation is a reality for most manufacturers. They were the first business to refine blown fibre optic tubing and have continued to innovate in line with the digital tidal wave that demands ever-increasing infrastructure capability.
 
Emtelle runs a sophisticated manufacturing operation producing complex innovative systems for customers in a matter of weeks as opposed to months or years. The business employs c800 people globally and has manufacturing capability across seven sites as well as additional sales locations across the world serving customers in over 100 countries.
 
The UK is the primary revenue engine for Emtelle, building on a 20-year legacy of consistent high-quality solution delivery to major telecoms providers such as BT and Virgin Media. Emtelle will continue to grow and innovate in the UK, however the business has pursued an aggressive international M&A and direct investment programme which is now well established and making significant in-roads in global markets.
 
The unique combination of solving customer challenges through innovation and then delivering against those newly created solutions has proved to be a potent, high-margin business for Emtelle. Emtelle’s solution offering is diverse, covering multiple market segments and sectors. It is best known as the global leader in blown fibre and ducted network solutions but is also highly successful in sectors including drainage, power and ITS for the highway and rail sectors. Emtelle’s manufacturing knowledge, track record, international capability and industry awards place them in an exceptional position to capitalise on the continuing digital trend.
 
In 2022, Emtelle invested in its first factory in the US and has put the finishing touches to this 300,000-square-foot manufacturing site in Fletcher, North Carolina, from where it plans to significantly build its position across North America.
 
In 2023, Emtelle signed an agreement to build and establish one of the world’s largest factories for the manufacture of fibre optic ducting and pre-connectorised solutions in Abu Dhabi. Investing around $50m, the agreement is build-to-suit, in partnership with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group. This should allow Emtelle to boost its presence in key markets including the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Iraq, and Oman, as well as the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
 
Emtelle’s core values:
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Empowerment
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Respect
 
For more information, please visit Emtelle’s website.
 

Strategy Director

The Strategy Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining a product roadmap which conveys Emtelle’s vision relevant to market requirements. The incumbent will create value for Emtelle and its customers with the objective of growing sales and profitability. They will also be responsible for a small team of Product Line/Category Managers that will offer a world class service to the business.

This is a global role and can thus, location is flexible across the Middle East or Europe.

Category Manager – Connectivity

The Category Manager for Connectivity will be responsible for innovating, developing and managing the Connectivity Product portfolio and solutions, creating value for Emtelle and its’ customers with the goal of growing sales and profitability. The ideal candidate should come from a product line management background and be a subject matter expert in connectivity solutions for fibre optic deployment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous experience in proactively managing a product portfolio and product life cycle, resulting in growth in market share.

This is a global role and can thus, location is flexible across USA, DE, Middle East, Scandinavia or the UK.

Category Manager – Ducting

The Category Manager for Ducting will be responsible for managing the PVC Duct, Pressure, HDPE ducts, Chambers and Accessories portfolio. The individual will be required to provide both product and market intelligence which enables Emtelle to grow market share.

The ideal candidate should come from a product line management background, possessing proven experience around the capability of Emtelle’s product range including Ducts, Microducts, HDPE Subducts, Man-holes, Optical Fibre Cables and Fibre Splice Closures. This should cover the whole life cycle from specification to acceptance and installation.

This is a global role and can thus, location is flexible across USA, DE, Middle East, Scandinavia or the UK.

New Product Sales & Research Manager

The NPS&R Manager will work at Regional and Global level to sell the latest products and solutions developed by Emtelle. The candidate should have the ability to speak with confidence to clients about the products’ features and benefits, explain how they work, how they would fit into the customers required application, and explain any savings that the solution offers.

As well as having face-to-face meetings with customers, the NPS&R Manager needs to work on cost modeling, make presentations and also technically support the clients with the initial use of the Emtelle New Products and Solutions to ensure that all field trials are successful and that continued business is sustained. The NPS&R Manager shall then work with the local Sales Managers to ensure pricing is submitted then once continued business is set in place, hand over the account.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience with the use of Ducts, Microducts, Manholes, Optical Fibre Microcables & Cables, Hardened Drop Cables, Pre-connectorised Microcables and Pre-fibred Microducts, Fibre Splice Closures and Connectivity. Hands on experience in extrusion and plastics material knowledge are also highly desirable, alongside a familiarity with Emtelle’s product range.

These roles are global in nature and thus, location is flexible across the UK, DE, Middle East, USA or Scandinavia.

Category Manager

The Category Managers will be responsible for the management of the group’s indirect material or ancillaries spend, as well as the development and execution of a long-term supply strategy aligned with the business’ goals and objectives. They will take ownership of their category, identifying areas for improvement as well as new and alternate sources of supply as necessary to support new product development, cost reduction requirements, and supplier performance issues.

This is a globally focused role with the base location flexible across Europe.

If you are interested in any of the above roles, please get in touch with Ali Shaw, Director, or Kirsty Sim, Head of Research, at Livingston James – [email protected] or [email protected].

We are happy to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role and the aspirations of the business, and can share further detail on the package and process.

The recruitment of this position is managed by Livingston James