Business Development Lead

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Business Development Lead to identify, cultivate, and win new business. The role involves developing market opportunities in Low Carbon Technologies and improving the company's investment strategy. Applicants should have a degree and relevant experience in sales or business development, particularly in the Utility sector.

Benefits

Double matched pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual performance bonus

Car allowance scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject/role.
• Relevant experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience working within the Utility sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop market opportunities for new meter markets and Low Carbon Technologies.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.

Skills

Financial analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

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Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Business Development Lead to join our Commercial team.

As a Business Development Lead, you will develop the market opportunity for diversification of investment into new meter markets and Low Carbon Technologies. You will also identify, cultivate and win new business.

Along with a competitive salary up to £70,000 (dependant on experience), we also offer

• Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays
• Up to 20% annual performance bonus
• A car allowance scheme

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the viability to diversify capital investment into other investment streams.
• Develop business cases for the investment into water metering, Industrial & Commercial metering, Low Carbon Technologies, micro grid, independent networks and assess the viability for overseas investment.
• Developing a business development strategy focused on financial gain specifically focused on alternative investment.
• Conducting research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Promoting the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
• Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services.
• Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients.
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and stay up to date with new trends.
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s services, the competition in the industry and positioning.
• Regular travel to various locations to attend business meetings, client interactions and industry events
• Competent in the areas of emerging smart-home market, new energy products and technologies
• Strong financial analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; confident communication at senior management level
• Excellent leadership and team management
• Good at adapting and problem solving

Qualifications and Attributes

• Essential qualifications and experience:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant subject/role
• Relevant experience in a sales or business development role
• Experience working within the Utility sector

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Sales and marketing qualifications
• Management training or qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of renewable energy market
• Knowledge of new energy market and emerging opportunities
• An understanding and experience of market regulations in relation to smart technology

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.

Posted: 23/05/2025

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital