Business Development Manager

Cala Consulting Limited; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing renewables company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and acquire new clients in Northern Ireland. The role requires a proactive professional with a proven sales track record and exceptional customer focus. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery while representing the company at industry events. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and various employee benefits including remote working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company laptop and phone

Remote working options

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to wellness programmes

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in sales or business development in renewable energy or technology sectors.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and create new business opportunities.
• Close deals to meet sales targets.
• Conduct market research to identify key customers.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Customer Focus

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Business Development Manager - Renewables, Northern Ireland

Cala Consulting is recruiting a Business Development Manager on behalf of a rapidly growing renewables company, offering innovative solutions in Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Heat Pumps.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will drive the company sales with a strong focus on acquiring new commercial clients across Northern Ireland. This is a key role for a proactive and results-driven professional with a proven ability in identifying opportunities, negotiating effectively, and closing deals. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will work closely with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate leads and create new business opportunities through targeted outreach
• Consistently close deals to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual KPIs and revenue targets
• Produce regular reports on sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and performance metrics
• Directly sell a range of products
• Manage and grow the customer accounts
• Conduct thorough market research to identify key customers in relevant sectors and tailor your approach accordingly
• Represent the company at industry trade shows and exhibitions, building brand visibility and showcasing product offerings
• Develop an understanding of the competitive landscape and customer needs
• Continuously expand your network and base of prospective clients

Essential Skills and Experience

• Ideally 3 years’ experience in sales or business development within the renewable energy or technology sectors.
• Experience working within Northern Ireland’s SME’s and/or Enterprise markets.
• A strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.
• Exceptional customer focus, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams including product, service delivery, and pre-sales functions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Confident in deliveringpresentations to commercial customers

The Package

• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure
• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Company laptop and phone
• Remote working options available
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive training on all products, systems, and services
• Employee discounts
• Remote/Hybrid working options
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Access to wellness programmes