Business Development Manager – Enix Power Solutions (M/F)

UPERGY Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading French energy solutions company in the UK seeks a B2B Sales Representative to enhance brand visibility and foster client relationships. Responsibilities include managing existing accounts, prospecting new clients, and navigating long sales cycles, demanding both technical know-how and strong negotiation skills. Ideal candidates should have a background in electrical engineering or substantial B2B sales experience in a technical field. Compensation is competitive with additional professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Structured onboarding program

Opportunities for professional development

Charging stations for electric vehicles

Paid leave accrued upon arrival

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in B2B sales.
• Background in electrical/electrotechnical engineering is ideal.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop the brand in the UK and manage existing B2B client portfolio.
• Prospect and develop new accounts while maintaining customer loyalty.
• Manage the entire sales cycle and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Business development mindset

Negotiation skills

Resilience

Technical curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in IT tools

Education

Electrical/electrotechnical engineering degree

3 years experience in B2B sales in technical environment

Job description

Overview

Upergy is a leading French group in the sale of mobile and autonomous energy solutions through its international brands: Allbatteries, Enix Energies, Enix Power Solutions, 1001 Piles Batteries, and Hawk-Woods. Joining Upergy means joining a team of 300 passionate and committed employees across subsidiaries in France, Tunisia, China, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Enix Power Solutions specializes in the design and production of custom batteries for industrial applications, drones, robotics, instrumentation, and home automation.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will work in a team of 4 people in France (Saint-Egrève) and 3 people in the UK (Solihull) and will be responsible for daily customer relations with the following main missions:

Responsibilities

• Develop the brand in the UK, with potential expansion to a broader scope.
• Manage an existing B2B client portfolio, including SMEs, mid-sized companies, and key accounts. Ensure regular follow-up and maintain customer loyalty.
• Prospect and develop new accounts while ensuring customer relationship management.
• Manage the entire sales cycle (long sales cycles): identify needs, relay information to technical departments, present and monitor the offer, negotiate and close sales.
• Collaborate closely with the technical, purchasing, workshop, and production teams.
• Represent the brand at 2 to 3 major trade fairs or exhibitions per year and undertake occasional business travel to meet key client accounts or visit the French team.

Profile / Qualifications

• Ideally, a dual background in electrical/electrotechnical engineering and business. If not, a minimum of 3 years of experience in B2B sales in a technical industrial environment (customized equipment, technical components, etc.).
• Strong business development mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Resilience, tenacity, and organization to manage long sales cycles.
• Technical curiosity about developments in cells, accumulators, batteries, battery packs, control electronics, and customer applications.
• Versatile: able to handle prospecting, account management, customer follow-up, and administrative duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good listening ability.
• Proficiency in IT tools.

What Upergy offers you

• A supportive, stimulating, and collaborative work environment.
• A structured onboarding program to help you adapt to your role.
• Opportunities for professional development in an international, multi-site context.
• Learning curve: 1 year to understand Enix Power Solutions’ operations, 3 years to become fully autonomous.
• Compensation based on profile (fixed portion and variable portion): Basic £33,240 - £46,440; OTE £4,410 - £18,522.
• Charging stations for electric vehicles in the parking lot.
• Paid leave accrued upon arrival.

Recruitment process

• A simple and transparent recruitment process in 3 steps: Pre-qualification with our HR officer; On-site interview with the UPERGY UK sales director; On-site or videoconference interview with the Enix Power Solutions sales director (France); Interview with Enix Power Solutions technical sales representatives; Quick feedback within two weeks; Ready to embark on the UPERGY journey?

Values, CSR & Equal Opportunity

Joining Upergy means sharing our values: Togetherness, Respect, Friendliness, Ambition, Excellence, and Creativity. As part of its CSR strategy, UPERGY is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All applications will be given utmost consideration without discrimination. We encourage you to apply regardless of background, differences, or needs. We strive to create a caring and respectful environment where everyone can thrive. If you require any specific arrangements or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Application

Apply now and join a company that puts people at the heart of its strategy. Applications to: [e-mail].

Note: If you do not hear back from the HR department within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider that your profile has not been retained.