Posted 17 days ago
Business Development Lead
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Lead business development activities in the energy sector, identifying new opportunities and managing the full sales pipeline across residential, SME, and commercial segments to drive revenue growth.
About this role
We are seeking an ambitious Business DevelopmentLeadto drive growth within the energy sector. The successful candidate willidentifynew business opportunities, build strongcustomerand partner relationships, and support revenue growth through innovative energy propositions. This role spans residential, SME, and commercial markets, supporting our mission to deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.
Here'sa taste of whatyou’llbe doing:
Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities across consumer, SME, and commercial segments, delivering against sales and revenue targets.
Build andmaintainstrong partnerships with customers, technology providers, installers, and industry stakeholders to expand reach and enhance customer value.
Lead prospecting, proposal development, and contract negotiations to close deals and drive business growth.
Support the launch and scaling of innovative energy solutions, including tariffs, smart charging, vehicle-to-grid, bundled services, heat, solar, storage and financing.
Act as a trusted advisor, understanding client energy needs to deliver tailored, high-value solutions that drive satisfaction,retentionand growth.
Collaborate across Propositions, Commercial, Marketing, and Operations to develop compelling customer propositions and effective go-to-market plans.
Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to inform strategy andidentifynew growth opportunities in areas such as EV, mobility, and energy services.
Gather customer and market insights to shape product design, sales materials, and future proposition development.
Are we the perfect match?
Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (energy, utilities, telecoms, financialservicesor related sectors).
Track recordof achieving and exceeding sales/commercial targets.
Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
Commercial and financial understanding.
Knowledge of solutions, EVchargingor energy retail propositions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
It would be great if you had:
Experience in the energy sector (retail, renewables, EV, energy efficiency, or flexibility services).
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, net zero policies, and sustainability trends.
Experience working with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot) and pipeline reporting.
Here’swhat else you need to know
Role may close earlier due to high applications.
Competitive salary
Location – London or Nottingham
Excellent parental leave allowance.
Award-Winning Workplace- We’re proud to be named aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds
Outstanding Benefits- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
Flexible & Family-Friendly- Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at thePersonnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you
Inclusive & Diverse- We’re the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Year—recognisingour inclusive, people-first culture
Support at Every Stage of Life- We’reFertility FriendlyandMenopause Friendlyaccredited, with inclusive support for everyone
Accessible & Supportive-Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the roleand will make any adjustments needed during the process
Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier developmentprogrammes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way
For all successful candidates.Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
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