Business Development Manager

VIQU Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

VIQU Energy in Birmingham seeks a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support growth in our recruitment business focused on energy, utilities and renewables sectors. You will identify new opportunities, develop strategic client relationships and expand accounts across our target markets.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, win new business and position VIQU Energy as a trusted recruitment partner within the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or similar commercially focused roles.
• Ability to identify, generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in communication, negotiation and presentations.
• Experience using CRM to manage prospects and sales activity.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and develop strategic client relationships.
• Win new business and expand accounts in target markets.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and convert conversations into commercial relationships.
• Plan outreach, networking and arrange client meetings.
• Manage multiple opportunities using CRM.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Market research

Account growth

CRM experience

Networking

Independent & collaborative

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Business Development Manager – Energy & Utilities

About the Role

VIQU Energy is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of our recruitment business, based in Birmingham.

Specialising in the energy, utilities and renewables sectors, VIQU Energy partners with businesses delivering critical infrastructure projects and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy system. We work with organisations across areas including power networks, renewables, water, energy technology and infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to identify new opportunities, develop strategic client relationships and grow accounts across our target markets. You will play a key role in expanding our client base, winning new business and positioning VIQU Energy as a trusted recruitment partner within the industry.

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded Business Development professional who enjoys building relationships, winning new business and developing long-term client partnerships. You are confident engaging with senior stakeholders, identifying opportunities and converting initial conversations into meaningful commercial relationships.

Experience within recruitment, energy, utilities, renewables or infrastructure would be highly beneficial, although candidates with strong B2B business development experience in other sectors will also be considered.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales or a commercially focused role.
• Experience identifying, generating and converting new business opportunities.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to research target markets and develop a structured approach to winning new clients.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of revenue generation and account growth.
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable with proactive outreach, networking and arranging client meetings.
• Experience using a CRM system to manage prospects, opportunities and sales activity.

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Birmingham

Referral Bonus:

Have someone in mind for this position? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&Cs apply).

Business Development Manager - Birmingham