Business Development Executive

Best.Energy; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme through NEST Pensions

33 days of flexible holiday allowance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Job summary

Best.Energy is seeking a Business Development Executive in Stroud to generate new business opportunities and support the sales pipeline. You will reach out to potential clients, introduce energy management solutions, and book qualified sales appointments in a fast-paced, data-driven team.

Key requirements include a hunger for success, excellent communication, and confidence in outbound sales. You will work with cutting-edge tools and a supportive team to drive growth and customer acquisition.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience with a proactive outbound approach.
• Comfort with cold calling, handling objections, and closing opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple prospects and maintain accurate records in the CRM.

Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Introduce energy management solutions, handle objections, and qualify leads.
• Use multiple channels to nurture prospects and book sales appointments.
• Target key individuals using data platforms and execute telephone campaigns.
• Maintain and organise the CRM system with accurate records and follow-ups.

Skills

Outbound sales

Cold calling

Lead qualification

CRM experience

Prospecting

Communication skills

Tools

ZoomInfo

CRM system

Google Workspace

LinkedIn

Job description

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in generating new business opportunities and supporting our sales pipeline. Your main focus will be reaching out to potential clients, introducing our energy management solutions, and booking qualified sales appointments. You’ll be part of a high-energy team, supported by cutting-edge tools and great data, helping to drive Best.Energy’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
• Introduce energy management solutions, handle objections, and qualify leads
• Use multiple channels to nurture prospects and book sales appointments
• Target key individuals using our data platform (ZoomInfo) and execute telephone campaigns
• Maintain and organise the CRM system, ensuring accurate records and follow-ups

What We’re Looking For

• A hunger for success and a high-energy approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in outbound sales, including cold calling and handling objections
• Strong persuasion skills and resilience to keep driving results
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to different clients
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing sales interactions
• Confidence in picking up IT systems; previous CRM experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and LinkedIn for outreach is beneficial
• A background in B2B sales or previous cold calling experience would be highly desirable

What You’ll Get - Life at Best.Energy

We’re a fast-paced, mission-driven team, and we look after our people. Our benefits package includes:

• Pension scheme through NEST Pensions
• 33 days of flexible holiday allowanceincreasing with length of service
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you’re passionate about driving sustainability and have the skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! If you require adjustments to the application process, let us know - we’re happy to help.