Business Development Manager – Commercial Solar Renewables

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a highly driven Business Development Manager for Commercial Renewables (Solar PV). This field-based, field-based role targets the South Region surrounding London, engaging C-suite stakeholders and securing high-value B2B partnerships in solar PV.

You will drive opportunities, deliver data-driven proposals, and collaborate across finance, delivery, and technical teams to close deals that accelerate the net-zero transition in the commercial sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the commercial renewable energy sector.
• Pitching at C-suite level with gravitas and credibility.
• Strong understanding of commercial energy markets and financial modelling for energy projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop tailored proposals aligned to client sustainability and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level consultative sales pitches to senior decision-makers (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Boards).
• Identify, pursue, and secure new commercial opportunities within medium-to-large enterprises.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners to drive market penetration.
• Develop compelling proposals including financial modelling, ROI analysis, and sustainability benefits.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to position the company as a market leader.
• Manage the full sales cycle from leads to contract negotiation and closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Represent the company at industry events to build brand presence.

Skills

C-suite engagement

B2B sales

Renewables domain knowledge

Negotiation

Job description

Business Development Manager – Commercial Renewables (Solar PV)

Location:Field based / On the Road /South Region surrounding London

Salary:£50,000 £5K Car allowance 5% Commission on gross margin (Uncapped)

OTE– £100,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven and commercially astuteBusiness Development Managerwith specialist expertise inCommercial Solar PVto join our growing renewables division. This role focuses on developing and securing high-value business-to-business partnerships, with a primary emphasis onC-suite level engagement. You will play a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth by identifying new opportunities, building executive relationships, and closing deals that accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy solutions across the commercial sector.

Key Responsibilities

This is a commercial B2B development role attending pre booked warm appointments with new potential new customers (Presenting / Pitching at C-Suite / directorship level) – Weare looking forstrong pitchers and closers!

5% commission on margin (Margins are between 40% – 60% due to tight supply chain)

• C-Suite Engagement:Lead high-level consultative sales pitches to senior decision-makers (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and Boards), positioning Solar PV solutions as strategic investments.

• Business Development:Identify, pursue, and secure new commercial opportunities within medium-to-large enterprises across multiple sectors.

• Strategic Partnerships:Build strong long-term relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to drive market penetration.

• Proposal Development:Develop compelling, data-driven proposals and presentations tailored to client needs, including financial modelling, ROI analysis, and sustainability benefits.

• Market Intelligence:Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to position the company as a market leader.

• Pipeline Management:Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure, maintaining an accurate and robust pipeline.

• Collaboration:Work closely with internal technical, project delivery, and finance teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Brand Representation:Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand presence and thought leadership.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven track record inbusiness development or sales within the commercial renewable energy sector, ideally Solar PV.

• Demonstrable experiencepitching at C-suite level, with the gravitas and credibility to influence executive decision-making.

• Strong understanding ofcommercial energy markets, corporate sustainability drivers, and financial modelling for energy projects.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to develop tailored proposals that align with client sustainability and financial objectives.

• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A strong professional network within the renewable energy and commercial property sectors is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and future-focused sector.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.

• The chance to make a tangible impact onnet zero transition.