Business Development Manager

The Engage Partnership Recruitment; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a dedicated Field Sales Representative for the commercial solar sector in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong network and proven experience in solar sales, with responsibilities including generating business opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, and delivering significant new business within the first year. The compensation includes a competitive salary, commission, and various benefits, alongside room for career progression within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

30 days holiday

Birthday off

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Health Shield

Qualifications

• Must currently work in a solar sales or BDM role.
• Proven experience selling commercial solar PV solutions.
• Strong network within the UK renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-value opportunities across various sectors.
• Deliver £1m+ in new business within the first year.
• Build and manage relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Lead proposals, pricing, and sales strategies.
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Selling commercial solar PV solutions

Contract negotiation

CRM and forecasting

Financial acumen

Job description

Field Sales Representative / BDM

Location: Remote - Somerset, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands, Greater London, Bristol, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Commission

Business Development Manager – Commercial Solar

We’re looking for a highly experienced BDM with strong commercial solar connections and a proven track record of closing high-value deals. This role is ideal for someone already active in the UK commercial PV market who can hit the ground running.

What’s on offer

• £50k–£60k salary + annual review + Commission
• Generous commission structure
• Car allowance
• 30 days holiday, rising to 33
• Birthday off, life assurance, enhanced parental leave
• EV salary sacrifice scheme + Health Shield
• Rewards platform and 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Plan
• Career progression in a fast-growing renewable division

Key responsibilities

• Leverage your existing network to generate high-value opportunities across sectors such as leisure, logistics, manufacturing, and commercial property
• Deliver £1m+ in new business within the first year
• Build and manage relationships with senior decision-makers
• Lead proposals, pricing, and sales strategies
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences
• Track and report business development performance

About you

• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Currently working in a solar sales / solar BDM role (essential)
• Proven experience selling commercial solar PV solutions (essential)
• Strong network of contacts within the UK renewable energy sector
• Experience navigating complex sales cycles and stakeholder environmentsSkilled in contract negotiation, CRM, forecasting, and financial acumen

Other information

• Applicants must pass a criminal record check, provide 5 years’ work references, and be eligible to work in the UK.