Business Development Manager

Utility Line Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Line Ltd is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new UK-based business from Knebworth with a hybrid working model. You will manage the sales pipeline, coordinate with the tendering team, and lead negotiations to secure contracts while expanding the client base across the EV, grid, and ICP sectors.

You will collaborate with internal experts to identify new opportunities, maintain CRM data, and report on monthly sales performance, aiming to deliver measurable growth

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the ICP industry, legislation, NERS and related technical elements.
• Understanding of opportunities in EV, Residential, Industrial & Commercial and Grid Connections.
• Ability to explain confidently and demonstrate best practices for O&M contracts and service deliveries.
• Good knowledge of the UK ICP market and electrical utilities, with awareness of DNOs and IDNOs.
• Excellent understanding of distribution networks up to 11kV and 33kV.
• Strong commercial awareness including contract law and risk management.
• Excellent time management and organisation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sales leads and grow the sales pipeline.
• Update and maintain the CRM system.
• Provide monthly sales and new business reports.
• Research markets and collaborate with internal experts to identify new leads and markets.
• Establish a strong 12-month sales plan for Utility Line.
• Attend conferences and industry events to promote the brand and expand the client network.
• Contact potential new customers via email, phone or social media to set up meetings.
• Review work scope with customers to ensure viability before handing to tendering.
• Lead negotiations through to successful conclusion and handover to pre-construction.
• Drive sustainable growth by securing contracts and building client relationships.
• Create and deliver presentations and sales displays internally and externally.
• Support identification of strategic targets and pursue them.

Skills

ICP industry knowledge

EV opportunities

O&M contracts

UK ICP market knowledge

Electrical distribution knowledge

Contract & risk awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager

Knebworth - Hybrid
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

Utility Line are looking for a driven Business Development Manager who will be responsible for the generation of new business covering the breadth of the UK. The role will also work with our current client base to development existing business opportunities where possible.

Acting as the sales face of Utility Line, you will be measured against monthly KPI’s and will ensure that measurable growth is achieved swiftly through the application of an effective sales strategy.

More about the role:

• Identifying new sales leads, starting and maintaining the company sales pipeline.
• Updating and maintaining the companies CRM system.
• Provide monthly sales & new business reports.
• Research and work with internal experts to identify Utility Line’s new leads and potential new markets.
• Establish a strong sales plan for Utility Line with immediate focus on the next 12-months
• Attend conferences, meetings and industry events promoting the brand and expanding our client network.
• Contacting potential new customers via email, phone or social media to establish rapport and set up meetings to develop new relationships.
• Reviewing work scope with new customers to ensure they are technically and finically viable before handing over to the tendering team to execute the quote.
• Leading the negotiation process through to successful conclusion overseeing the handover process with pre-construction once projects have been agreed.
• Drive sustainable financial growth through boosting contracts and forging strong relationships with clients.
• Create and deliver presentations and sales displays internally and externally.
• Support the identification of strategic targets and pursue them.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of the ICP industry, legislation, NERS and technical elements of the scope of works you will be discussing with new customers
• An understanding of the current and future opportunities in the EV, Residential, Industrial & Commercial and Grid Connections space
• Ability to explain confidently and demonstrate best practices when dealing with O&M contracts and service deliveries
• Good knowledge of the ICP market and electrical utilities industry, with specific awareness of the DNO’s & IDNO’s in the UK
• Excellent understanding of all aspects within the distribution network inclusive of voltages up to 11kv & 33kv
• Good commercial awareness including contract law and management of risk
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt your communication styles
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team

Additional Information

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