Business Development Manager (German Speaking)

Norton Blake; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in London seeks a Business Development Manager who speaks fluent German. The role involves acquiring accounts, building relationships, and overseeing tenders, with a focus on financial gain and customer satisfaction. Strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of the UK energy markets are essential. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discretionary commission/bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Life and medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience in selling fixed and flexible energy contracts.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Acquire accounts with energy consumption above 25GWh.
• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on account performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK energy markets

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Customer centricity

Job description

Business Development Manager (German Speaking), London/Hybrid, £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

We are seeking a Business Development Manager on a permanent basis for a leading energy firm based in London. You must be able to speak fluent German.

This role will be based out of their London office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Acquire accounts with energy consumption above approximately 25GWh to 100GWh's, encompassing both electricity and gas customers.
• Build long-term relationships with customers
• Oversee and coordinate complex tenders from enquiry to deal acceptance, ensuring efficient and professional handling of bids to secure contract renewals and negotiate favourable terms.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets.
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promote the company's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and pre-sales support.
• Build initial relationships with new customers/prospects.
• Help to plan sales campaigns.
• Create a target market sales pipeline
• Determine pricing and deal structures to optimise propositions and drive growth.
• Collaborate with the Trading Desk team to structure appropriate proposals and products
• Prepare and present regular reports to management on account performance and growth, providing insights into account performance, renewal rates, revenue growth, and potential opportunities for further development.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Key skills required:
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident, credible, persuasive, and a collaborative team-player.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK energy markets.
• Experience in negotiating and selling fixed and flexible energy contracts.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to bring significant value to the BGS business.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and analytical skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and engage with a Matrix audience.
• Adaptable, innovative and customer centric.
• Purpose driven and able to work effectively in a busy and complex environment.
• High attention to detail whilst meeting multiple and competing deadlines.
• Comfortable with taking ownership and proposing adjustments and improvements.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders toward strategic directions, product development, and profitable customer value delivery.
• Ability to clearly present complex structures and solutions

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.
• Hybrid working pattern
• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life, medical insurance, and eye care scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Recruit and Reward scheme.
• Access to perk box, our employee benefits and rewards platform.

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