Business Development Manager

Black Sheep Utilities; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Annual leave

Attendance rewards

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Early finish Fridays

Birthday leave

Team socials

Kitchen & snacks

Career progression

Job summary

Black Sheep Utilities in the United Kingdom is hiring a Business Development Manager to generate and convert new business opportunities by making outbound calls to UK businesses. You will build a robust sales pipeline and close deals.

The role offers uncapped earnings, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities in a high-energy, regulated industry. Starting salary is £32,500 with progression after probation.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience and a track record of exceeding targets.
• A target-driven mindset and strong self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
• The ability to follow a proven sales script precisely.
• Strong organisational skills to manage your own pipeline.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, working with urgency.
• Have a positive attitude and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound B2B calls using a proven script.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline.
• Generate new opportunities and close sales.
• Complete sales administration to a high standard for the contract to be submitted.
• Be driven and competitive to consistently meet and exceed your individual sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Outbound calls

Pipeline management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

(Full-time, Office-based, monday–Friday)

Are you an experienced B2B sales professional looking for uncapped earning potential, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career progression?

At Black Sheep Utilities, we’re expanding our Business Development team and are seeking professional, confident, target-driven individuals who know how to build rapport, close deals, and consistently deliver results.

If you’re ready to work in a high-energy environment where your success is rewarded, this could be the role for you.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, your primary focus will be generating and converting new business opportunities by making outbound calls to UK businesses.

You will:

• Make outbound B2B calls using a proven script.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline.
• Generate new opportunities and close sales.
• Complete sales administration to a high standard for the contract to be submitted.
• Be driven and competitive to consistently meet and exceed your individual sales targets.

This role requires precision, professionalism, and the ability to follow structured conversations in a regulated industry.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £32,500 with an increase upon successful probation
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 5 additional days off through our attendance reward scheme
• Life Assurance after 12 months of service
• Health Insurance after 2 years of service
• Early finish of Fridays, birthday leave, regular incentives & team socials
• Fully stocked kitchen and recreation area with free snacks and drinks
• Genuine career progression – we’re passionate about promoting from within

Who We’re Looking For

We want ambitious, self-motivated, driven sales professionals who thrive in a performance-focused environment – ultimately with the dedication to work towards being in our top tier of consultants with an annual six-figure earning potential.

You will have:

• Proven B2B sales experience and a track record of exceeding targets
• A target-driven mindset and strong self-motivation
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
• The ability to follow a proven sales script precisely
• Strong organisational skills to manage your own pipeline
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, working with urgency
• Have a positive attitude and a growth mindset

If you’re ready to join a growing company that values results, rewards success, and offers clear progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

How do we help our customers?
In an industry with complex tariffs and a plethora of suppliers, choosing the best available contracts can be a time-consuming project. All too often businesses end up auto-renewing or going onto uncompetitive variable rates.

We stop that happening by offering a hassle-free independent consultancy service with truly superior value and after sales care. Outstanding!