Business Development Manager - Energy & Industry

Bilfinger Berger SE; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to lead end-to-end sales for major accounts in the energy sector from its Ellesmere Port base. The role involves bid management, customer relationship leadership, and close collaboration with sales and engineering teams to deliver profitable projects.

The position is permanent, with hybrid working options and opportunities to travel for national conferences and client meetings across the region.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong commercial acumen and project-driven sales experience.
• Experience in business development, sales, or leadership within a technology-focused division.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and drive growth.
• Experience in bid and project management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CRM tools.
• Willingness to travel for national conferences and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sales processes for key accounts and related opportunities.
• Manage bid opportunities and coordinate proposals and follow-ups.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high satisfaction.
• Support contract negotiations and drive profitability in line with targets.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to align goals.
• Develop strategic partnerships to grow the Bilfinger nZero portfolio.
• Gather market intelligence to influence product and strategy.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts, and market insights.

Skills

HNC in Eng

Commercial acumen

Business development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Bid management

Project management

IT proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Bilfinger UK is seeking a proactive Key Account Manager to lead end-to-end sales for major accounts in the energy sector from its Ellesmere Port base. The role involves bid management, customer relationship leadership, and close collaboration with sales and engineering teams to deliver profitable projects.

The position is permanent, with hybrid working options and opportunities to travel for national conferences and client meetings across the region.