Our client is an international energy consultancy who have operated for the past 20+ years providing a comprehensive range of consultancy services that support clients effectively managing their energy strategy.

The company is dynamic and fast-growing, with an increased focus on the UK and European I&C and mid-market sectors and is undergoing an expansion program. 

Reporting into the Head of Mid-market sales, your primary aim is to assist the team in landing new clients in the mid-market sector. The company provides ongoing professional growth and a friendly environment for the right candidate.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Self-generating a book of new business to help deliver the team’s sales plan and annual gross margin targets
• Generating your own leads through a mix of different strategies, ranging from telephone calls and use of social media to networking events
• Sales forecasting, growth plans, and weekly/monthly management information
• Supporting Sales Management and other territories’ teams with exploring and onboarding new opportunities through either proposal writing or client meetings
• Assisting with other opportunities and energy projects when appropriate to do so

Requirements:

Essential:

• A minimum of three years working in the UK energy industry 
• A minimum of one year in a business development capacity 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Strong proposal writing skills

Desirable:

• An in-depth understanding of flexible purchasing/risk management strategies
• International energy procurement experience
• Fluent in at least one language other than English

Personal profile:

• Person of integrity
• Accountable
• Self-motivated
• Ambitious
• Problem solver
• Client focused
• Attention to detail

Candidates must be professional with strong commercial awareness and excellent verbal and written communication skills. They must be highly numerate and computer literate, with a strong work ethic.

In return you will receive a great benefits package, and company culture with plenty of opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

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