Business Development Manager

Rapid Energy Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank hol

Pension auto-enrolment

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme & company events

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Rapid Energy Ltd. is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to expand our HVAC hire market in London. You will drive new business, grow existing accounts, and deliver tailored hire solutions including boilers, chillers and portable HVAC systems.

The role offers a competitive salary with significant bonus potential, a company car or allowance, and a supportive benefits package. You will spend substantial time in the field building client relationships and hitting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in B2B sales or hire/rental sectors.
• Proven ability to hit targets and grow revenue.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business in London region.
• Grow and manage key accounts.
• Pitch tailored hire solutions and close deals.
• Prepare quotes and manage sales pipeline.
• Maintain CRM data and report KPIs.
• Travel to client sites as needed

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

CRM

Negotiation

Relationship building

Target driven

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Rapid Energy is on a remarkable growth journey. Since launching in July 2020, we’ve swiftly become a leading specialist in the HVAC hire market. Our momentum has earned us national recognition – ranked as the 6th fastest-growing founder-led, privately owned company in the UK in 2023, and 22nd in 2024 – driven by consistent triple-digit growth year after year.

We’re now looking for a passionate and results-driven Business Development Manager to help us expand our customer base and grow key accounts. This is a newly created position, offering the chance to make a direct and lasting impact on our sales performance and the future of the business.

The Role

Join a fast-growing HVAC hire company as a key sales driver. You’ll be responsible for growing business in the London region – finding new clients, growing existing accounts, and delivering tailored technical hire solutions (boilers, chillers, and portable HVAC systems).

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a competitive salary, with genuine opportunity to earn big for high performers
• company car/car allowance will be offered
• up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• auto enrol pension
• private healthcare as standard.

Key Responsibilities

• 75%: Prospect and win new business
• 25%: Grow and manage existing accounts
• Identify opportunities, pitch solutions, and close deals
• Conduct site surveys, prepare quotes, and manage sales pipeline
• Use CRM system to track activities and ensure data accuracy
• Deliver great customer service and work towards set KPIs
• Spend approx. 60% of time in the field with customers

What We’re Looking For

• Sales experience in B2B or hire/rental environments
• Strong technical understanding or willingness to learn
• Self-starter with a structured, target-driven approach
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Organised, motivated, and comfortable working independently
• Familiar with CRM systems and basic MS Office tools
• Full UK driving licence and flexible with travel/out-of-hours work
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme & company events
• Cycle to work scheme

Other Requirements

• Holds a full, clean and valid driving licence
• Able to work out of hours as and when required, and be part of the on-call rota
• Willing to travel extensively within the region