Business Development Manager

Connekt Group Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Company events and incentivised sales

Job summary

Connekt Group Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK. This is solution selling, not transactional sales.

You’ll work with fleet operators, businesses, and partners to understand their electrification challenges and design fully funded EV charging solutions tailored to their operational and commercial needs. You will engage with decision makers, build relationships and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in B2B solution sales.
• Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially astute with a consultative mindset.
• Highly self-motivated, organised and driven to succeed.
• Confident communicator in person and on the phone.
• Experience in EV/energy/fleet/infrastructure sectors.
• Role is primarily office-based with external meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of workplace and depot fleet opportunities.
• Engage with decision makers to understand fleet electrification strategies.
• Position the fully funded Charging as a Service model as a long-term solution.
• Build relationships with businesses, fleet operators, stakeholders and partners.
• Deliver compelling proposals that combine infrastructure, funding, and ongoing services.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure deliverability and alignment with customer needs.
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue and activity targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Solution selling

Stakeholder management

EV industry knowledge

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

About Connekt

Connekt is a fast-growing EV infrastructure provider. With strong roots in destination charging, we now help organisations roll out workplace and fleet depot charging through our fully funded Charging as a Service (CaaS) model.

We remove the barriers to electrification by funding, installing, and operating charging infrastructure with no upfront cost.

Our focus is on workplace charging and depot-based fleets, delivering smart, scalable solutions that combine hardware, software, funding, and ongoing support into one seamless offering.

We’re a scaling, fast-paced business where adaptability is everything. We move quickly, make decisions fast, and back people who take ownership. It’s not for everyone, but for the right person, it’s a huge opportunity to grow and make an impact.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK, based in our Manchester regional office.

This is solution selling, not transactional sales. You’ll work with fleet operators, businesses, and partners to understand their electrification challenges and design fully funded EV charging solutions tailored to their operational and commercial needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of workplace and depot fleet opportunities
• Engage with decision makers to understand fleet electrification strategies and challenges
• Position Connekt’s Charging as a Service model as a long-term, value-driven solution
• Build strong relationships with businesses, fleet operators, property stakeholders, and strategic partners
• Deliver compelling proposals that combine infrastructure, funding, and ongoing services.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to close
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure solutions are deliverable, and aligned to customer needs
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue and activity targets

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B solution sales
• Strong ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially astute with a consultative, problem-solving mindset
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and driven to succeed
• Confident communicator, both in person and on the phone
• Experience in EV, energy, fleet, or infrastructure sectors
• The role is primarily office-based, with time spent in external meetings as required

Why Join Connekt?

• Be part of a high-growth business in one of the fastest-growing sectors
• Sell a truly differentiated, fully funded solution that solves real customer challenges
• Ongoing training and development to build expertise in Connekt and EV revolution
• Clear career progression opportunities as the business scales

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience, let’s discuss what’s right for you
• Realistic on-target earnings of £110,000 with uncapped commission
• Company car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Company events and incentivised sales trips abroad