Business Development Manager - Renewables

Build Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager for commercial solar PV sales. This field-based position involves converting pre-booked leads, conducting client consultations, and building strong relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven B2B sales experience and a strong understanding of solar energy solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Company car or car allowance

Ongoing training in solar technologies

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience ideally in field-based or consultative roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial solar PV, renewables, or technical energy solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled meetings with warm, pre-qualified prospects.
• Conduct on-site consultations and present compelling business cases.
• Build strong client relationships through consultative selling.
• Collaborate with technical teams for smooth handover post-sale.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Understanding of commercial solar PV

Interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated

Presentation skills

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager Commercial Solar PV (Field Sales)

Location: Manchester / Cheshire Field-Based with Travel
Salary: £50,000+ DOE + Commission + Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Reports to: Sales Director / Head of Business Development
About the Role:
We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Business Development Manager to join our rapidly growing commercial solar PV division. This is a field-based sales role, focusing on converting pre-booked warm leads into signed contracts for commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

As the face of the company on the road, you ll visit businesses across your designated region, build strong client relationships, and guide potential customers through the benefits and ROI of solar energy. All leads are qualified and pre-booked by our internal lead generation team, allowing you to focus solely on consultative selling and closing deals.
Key Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled meetings with warm, pre-qualified commercial prospects (no cold calling).
  
• Conduct on-site consultations, including site assessments and initial technical discussions.
  
• Present compelling business cases for solar PV systems tailored to each client s needs.
  
• Build strong client relationships and trust through expert knowledge and consultative selling.
  
• Collaborate with the technical and design teams to ensure smooth handover from sale to installation.
  
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  
• Keep CRM and reporting systems up to date with accurate client and pipeline information.
  
• Provide feedback to marketing and lead generation teams to optimise lead quality.
  

Requirements:
Essential:

• Proven B2B sales experience ideally in field-based or consultative roles.
  
• Strong understanding of commercial solar PV, renewables, or technical energy solutions (or willingness to learn quickly).
  
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
  
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within a defined area.
  

Desirable:

• Experience selling commercial solar, renewable energy, or HVAC solutions.
  
• Knowledge of energy savings, ROI calculations, and sustainability benefits.
  
• Existing network within commercial property, manufacturing, agriculture, or logistics sectors.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure.
  
• Company car or car allowance, fuel card, and travel expenses.
  
• Full sales support all leads are qualified and pre-booked.
  
• Ongoing training and development in solar technologies and energy solutions.
  

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.