Business Development Associate

J&J Consulting Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid flexible hours

Sales training

Regional exposure

EV industry exposure

Future opportunities

Job summary

V2Power is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to help scale our operations and build strategic partnerships across key European and Asian markets. You will receive structured product and sales training and gain direct exposure to the EV charging and energy sectors.

The role offers initial 3–6 months with potential extension, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for strong performers to advance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and outreach skills required.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Organized with disciplined follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers and opportunities within the assigned region.
• Approach prospects via telephone, email, LinkedIn and in-person visits.
• Travel within the region to visit businesses and generate new leads.
• Conduct proactive prospecting and cold outreach as needed.
• Follow up leads and progress sales opportunities.
• Support Regional Business Development Manager with relationships and sales activities.
• Explain V2Power products and benefits clearly.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow-up actions.
• Attend customer meetings and industry events.
• Take initiative to move opportunities forward.

Skills

Prospecting

CRM experience

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Recent graduate status

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Initial 3–6 months, with potential extension

V2Power is a dynamic UK-based technology company providing software and hardware for electric vehicle (EV) charging and distributed energy resources. We are seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to join our expanding team. This role is crucial for scaling our operations and building strategic partnerships across key European and Asian markets.

We specialise in intelligent energy management systems that allow electric vehicles to integrate seamlessly with the grid. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy by turning EV batteries into a virtual power plant, providing stability to the grid and value to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers and business opportunities within the assigned region
• Approach prospective customers through telephone, email, LinkedIn and in-person visits
• Travel within the region to visit businesses, develop contacts and generate new leads
• Conduct proactive prospecting and cold outreach where appropriate
• Follow up leads and help progress sales opportunities
• Support the Regional Business Development Manager with customer relationships and regional sales activities
• Explain V2Power’s products and customer benefits clearly
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow-up actions
• Attend customer meetings and industry events
• Take initiative to resolve issues and keep opportunities moving forward

Who We Are Looking For

• We particularly welcome applications from recent graduates interested in building a career in sales and business development.
• You should be:
• Outgoing and confident approaching new people
• Willing to travel and meet prospective customers in person
• Comfortable with proactive prospecting and cold outreach
• Hardworking, reliable and committed
• Proactive and willing to take ownership
• Comfortable working independently
• Organised and consistent with follow-up
• Able to identify problems and take initiative to solve them

Training and Development

You will receive product, industry and practical sales training, together with guidance and regular feedback from your line manager.

Working Arrangements

Working hours are flexible and will be agreed with the managers based on business needs and availability.

What We Offer

• Paid and flexible working arrangements
• Practical sales and business development training
• Direct experience supporting regional sales
• Exposure to the EV charging and clean-energy sectors
• Potential extension or future full-time opportunities for strong performers