Our client, a growing energy broker, is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team. As the Business Development Manager, you’ll focus on identifying short-, medium-, and long-term growth opportunities, build strong client relationships, and uncover new business prospects.  If you have proven experience in business development or sales within an energy broker or consultancy environment, combined with a passion for driving growth and the confidence to engage effectively at all levels - apply today!!
Key responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities in the energy industry.
- Research and build relationships with new clients.
- Set up meetings between client decision-makers and relevant stakeholders.
- Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet sales targets.
- Develop proposals that speak to client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
- Handle objections and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
- Present business trends with a view to develop new services, products, and distribution channels.
- Identify opportunities for campaigns that will lead to an increase in sales.
- Submit weekly reports and ensure data is accurate.
- Forecast sales targets.
- Work with the marketing team to ensure that prerequisites are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Skills and experience required of the Business Development Manager:Â
- Minimum of 3 years in 360 sales / business development within the B2B energy sector
- Experience in selling energy procurement and energy services
- Proven track record in B2B sales—ideally in energy, infrastructure or consultancy
- Proactive and target driven
- Excellent, networking presentation and communication skills
- Ability to identify potential customer’s needs and challenges
- Ability to produce high-quality proposals and presentations
- Self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
