Business Development Executive

Inspired Energy Solutions Ltd; Nelson; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Company pension

Life insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Benefits portal

Job summary

Inspired Energy Solutions Ltd is seeking a proactive Business Development / Sales Executive to generate qualified leads and book meetings with business leaders. You will work with the sales team, qualify opportunities, and log activity in our CRM.

This hybrid role is based in Nelson, Lancashire, with 3 days in the office and 2 at home. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in telesales, lead generation or customer-facing sales, plus strong communication and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in telesales, business development, lead generation or customer-facing sales.
• Proficiency in CRM and other sales/marketing tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business leaders through phone, email and social media to set up meetings.
• Maintain outreach activity to drive leads and opportunities for the sales team.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and qualify leads and support the sales process.
• Monitor and track sales activity and results using CRM tools.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in business development.
• Comply with Health & Safety policy and duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Results-driven

Fast-paced environment

Tools

CRM

Job description

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK's number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.

Role and Responsibilities

• Engage with business leaders through phone, email, and social media to set up meetings
• Maintain a consistent level of outreach activity to drive leads and opportunities for the sales team - this isn't boiler room type stuff where we're expecting hundreds of phone calls every day, more like 30, well-researched, well-prepared contact points
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and qualify leads, and provide support throughout the sales process
• Monitor and track sales activity and results using CRM tools
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in business development
• Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

This role is based in Nelson, Lancashire, and will require at 3 days per week in the office as part of a hybrid working policy, with two days spent working from home.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in telesales, business development, lead generation or customer facing sales
• Proficiency in CRM and other sales and marketing tools
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Previous knowledge/experience working within energy, utilities or sustainability sectors
• Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM prospecting tools or sales intelligence platforms

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.