Business Development Director - Decarbonisation services

EQ Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Business Development Director to spearhead initiatives in Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency. This role involves engaging with both public and private sector clients, leading business development efforts, and mentoring junior team members. You will play a crucial role in shaping service strategies and delivering compelling proposals in a rapidly growing consultancy dedicated to the energy transition. If you have a strong background in sales and a commitment to sustainability, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Business Development and Sales.
• Strong knowledge of Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency services.

Responsibilities

• Engage in field-based sales to promote Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation services.
• Lead the development and closing of proposals for consulting projects.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Decarbonisation Services

Energy Efficiency

Communication Skills

Client Influencing

Proposal Development

Market Segmentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Business Development Director - Decarbonisation Services

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This is a very exciting Business Development Director role within a global organization. They seek an inspirational and experienced Director-level candidate with a passion for selling advisory and design services in Decarbonisation, Distributed Energy, and Energy Efficiency. You will lead business development efforts targeting a wide range of existing and new large Public and Private sector clients. In addition to solution selling, you will be responsible for service strategy, development, and integration both externally and internally for the organization.

Role Responsibilities and Requirements

1. Engage actively in national field-based sales with existing and new customers to promote and close Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation design and advisory services, including channel proposition development.
2. Collaborate with account management and sales teams to promote services such as Smart Buildings, Embedded Energy, Electric Vehicles, etc.
3. Lead the development and closing of proposals and presentations for independent consulting projects.
4. Manage a sales pipeline, coordinating with operational consulting teams, including prospecting, pipeline management, and order closing.
5. Present to management teams and build networks with sales professionals in the UK and globally.
6. Ensure delivery opportunities are transitioned into the pipeline for broader business opportunities, e.g., capital project delivery.
7. Develop and execute external campaigns targeting specific market segments.
8. Mentor junior team members to foster a commercially focused approach.

Key Skills and Qualities

1. Bachelor’s degree completion.
2. 7–10 years’ experience in Business Development and Sales.
3. Strong knowledge of selling Decarbonisation, Distributed Energy, and Energy Efficiency advisory services.
4. Experience with UK public and private sector clients is preferred.
5. Experience in service commercialization and thought leadership.
6. Excellent internal and client influencing and communication skills.
7. Proven bid development and presentation skills.
8. Understanding of real estate, construction, or development sectors.
9. Experience in developing marketing materials to articulate a compelling vision.

Further Information

This role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly growing consultancy committed to the energy and decarbonisation transition sector, supported by a talented global and local workforce delivering comprehensive services.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Business Development, Strategy/Planning, Marketing

Industries

Facilities Services, Business Consulting and Services