Business Development Executive

Sustainable-Energy-First; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Birthday off

Gym contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Long service awards

EV Scheme

Simply Health scheme

Job summary

Sustainable EnergyFirst, a UK energy and sustainability consultancy, is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth by uncovering new opportunities and engaging prospective clients. You will create valuable connections to secure high-quality meetings, exceed targets, and support the growth of your own pipeline and the wider team.

The role requires motivated, results-driven individuals with a track record in outbound BD and knowledge of B2B sales processes.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in outbound business development.
• Experience in volume-driven, targeted outreach environments.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales processes and client engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with office/remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the UK energy market.
• Generating and nurturing leads through targeted outreach via phone and email while using data platforms.
• Scheduling meetings and introductions between prospective clients and consultants.
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline to support future targets.
• Keeping accurate records within the CRM system.
• Ensuring KPIs relating to the role are achieved and exceeded when necessary.

Skills

Outbound sales

Lead generation

B2B sales processes

Communication

Stakeholder management

CRM proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our purpose

Inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet.

Sustainable EnergyFirst is an energy and sustainability consultancy, founded to solve energy management problems in very large, complex commercial estates.

This remains the core of our business driven by a commitment to sustainability and the goal of reducing our clients’ carbon footprint.

The Role in a Nutshell

As a Business Development Executive, you will be at the forefront of our growth ambitions, proactively uncovering new opportunities, engaging prospective clients, and creating valuable connections that drive commercial success. This exciting role requires a motivated and results-driven individual who can consistently secure high-quality meetings, exceed performance targets, and support the continued growth of both their own pipeline and the wider team.

You will be responsible for;

• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the UK energy market.
• Generating and nurturing leads through targeted outreach via phone and email whilst utilising the additional data platforms available.
• Scheduling meetings and introductions between prospective clients and consultants.
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline to support future targets.
• Keeping accurate records within the CRM system.
• Ensuring KPIs relating to the role are achieved then exceeded when necessary.

About you;

• 2-5 years' experience in outbound business development.
• Experience working in a volume driven, targeted outreach environment.
• Strong understanding of B2B sales processes and client engagement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with office/remote teams.

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 uncapped OTE
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
• Hybrid working (at least 2 days per week working from our Fulwood, Preston office)
• Flexible working - including the ability to bank up to 5 extra days off per year
• Gym contribution
• Long service awards
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
• Simply Health scheme
• EV Scheme

Inclusion and Belonging

We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it’s at the heart of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you’re ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!