We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join a growing independent energy supplier. You will join a small team and be responsible for generating your own leads and scheduling appointments for their Business Development Managers. This role is perfect for someone with a track record of working for either a supplier or broker and who is passionate about energy and sales, someone who thrives on creativity and innovation to attract new business! If this sounds like you, apply today!
Key responsibilities:
- Generate new opportunities for BDMs with energy consumption up to 50GWh
- Arrange meetings from both warm and cold leads on behalf of BDMs
- Manage data sets and maintain CRM data
- Utilise sales experience & negotiation skills to identify opportunities and overcome objections
- Maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and Brokers/TPIs
- Oversee and coordinate complex tenders from enquiry to deal acceptance
- Develop pricing and deal structures to optimise propositions and drive growth.
- Achieve targeted financial growth through retention, upsell, and new sales.
- Ensure high levels of customer experience and satisfaction.
- Stay updated on market trends / industry changes, driving innovation and act as industry expert for customers.
- Prepare regular reports to senior management on account performance and growth.
- Develop and execute comprehensive account management strategies,
Skills and experience required:Â
- Good knowledge and understanding of the UK energy markets
- Experience in negotiating and selling fixed and flexible energy contracts
- Strong interpersonal skills, confident, credible, persuasive, and a collaborative team-player
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Purpose driven and able to work effectively in a busy and complex environment
- High attention to detail whilst meeting multiple and competing deadlines.
- Ability to clearly present complex structures and solutions
