​The Client:

Founded in 2009 with a vision of redesigning the energy experience to be fair, effortless and green, this Bristol based utilities company have since grown to become a UK leading provider of energy and utility services. Now with a workforce of over 5,000, this firm are looking to bring in an experienced Business Development Manager to expand the Energy Solutions Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across all energy efficiency sectors

• Plan and prioritise personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity

• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships

• Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims

• Actively promote and support the wider business objectives

• Build a network of clients within the energy efficiency sectors including local authorities and housing associations, supply chain, trade associates and third-party agents

• Maintain and develop existing client relationships (or key clients)

• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods

• Leading bids and proposals and responding to tenders

• Carry out market research, competitor analysis and client reporting

• Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organisational development

• Attend training, industry exhibitions and client workshops to develop relevant knowledge and skills

Your Profile:

• Knowledge and experience in energy efficiency and renewables market

• Must have a strong understanding of government policies and fuel poverty

• A strong communicator with the ability to tailor your approach to each individual customer

• Confident using different technology systems - we use Google suite here

• Comfortable managing and prioritising your own workload - you’ve got outstanding organisational/time management skills

• Thorough with a proactive, positive and solutions orientated approach - you’re a confident problem solver

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Package Details:

• £50,000 - £55,000 base salary

• 15% On-target Bonus

• Electric Company Car or £5,000 car allowance

• 9% Flex Pay to spend on a wide range of company benefits (incl. Gym membership, Personal carbon offsetting, Cycle to work)

• Private Medical Insurance

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• 37 hour working week