Business Development Manager

EDF UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and build strategic partnerships. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with remote work and occasional office visits. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen, relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in negotiating contracts. A competitive salary, annual bonus potential, and customizable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing and discounted gym memberships are included. Join us to shape the future of energy at EDF!

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to maximise performance against financial targets.
• Experience converting opportunities into contractual value‑adding arrangements.
• Operational excellence and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Maintaining and enhancing strategic relationships to deliver retention and growth.
• Negotiating bespoke contracts tailored to client needs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

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Company Description

Job Description

Ready to shape the future of EDF's Mid Market business? Join us and make an impact where your ideas drive growth and innovation. At EDF, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.

The Opportunity

As our Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and building strategic partnerships that strengthen EDF's position in a competitive market. You'll help us on our journey towards An Electric Britain.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this is a hybrid role designed for flexibility. You'll work remotely most of the time, with occasional visits to our offices to collaborate with stakeholders and attend key meetings.

You’ll identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and negotiate contracts that deliver value for customers and EDF. We'll support your growth with opportunities to innovate, lead change, and make a real difference in the energy sector.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives on commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and relationship building. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to maximise performance against financial targets
• Experience converting opportunities into contractual value‑adding arrangements
• Operational excellence and growth mindset
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong planning and organisational skills to translate strategies into clear objectives
• High attention to detail and ability to innovate and tackle new business risks

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and partnerships
• Maintaining and enhancing strategic relationships to deliver retention and growth
• Developing and implementing account plans to achieve sales targets
• Negotiating bespoke contracts tailored to client needs
• Gathering market insights to shape propositions and identify new revenue streams

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that's unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it's your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Closing date for applications: 07/12/2025

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Qualifications

Additional Information

Success is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.