Business Development Manager – Solihull

UPERGY Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Solihull seeks a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth. Responsibilities include managing customer opportunities and collaborating with the marketing team. The ideal candidate is commercially-minded with strong communication skills and a proven sales approach. The role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Stimulating and collaborative work environment

Structured onboarding program

Professional development opportunities

Paid leave accrued upon arrival

Qualifications

• Experience of winning new business.
• Ability to partner with marketing to develop campaigns.
• Experience managing public-private tenders.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and winning new business.
• Managing a pipeline of customer opportunities.
• Assisting and supporting colleagues in the business.

Skills

Commercially-minded

Strong communication skills

Confident telephone manner

Tenacious sales approach

Ability to build rapport

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Tools

CRM

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 based across our subsidiaries in France, Tunisia, China, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Since 1996, Upergy has been evolving to transform the energy sector, and today we offer the opportunity to contribute to our projects as Business Development Manager (M/F) on a permanent contract at our site in Solihull.

Under the supervision of the Country director, you will work in collaboration within the commercial department and you will be in charge of:

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify and win new business within agreed parameters
• Qualify, distribute and close inbound leads from web and marketing activities
• Partner with marketing team to develop campaigns to generate leads within agreed market sectors
• Manage a pipeline of customer opportunities from inception to a win
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant products and services
• Developing internal relationships with colleagues across the business to provide the best level of service to customers
• Actively assisting and supporting colleagues as required

What we expect from our future colleague

• Commercially-minded with experience of winning new business
• Ability to build rapport and influence senior external stakeholders
• Confident telephone manner and tenacious sales approach
• Self-motivated and confident in using initiative
• Ability to create solutions for customer requirements
• Strong communication and team working skills
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills
• Ability to apply / win / manage public - private tenders
• Demonstrate excellent time management and ability to multitask
• Proficiency in using MS Office / CRM

What Upergy offers you

• A stimulating and collaborative work environment
• A structured onboarding program to support your integration
• Professional development opportunities in a multi-site and international context
• A salary package including Fixed part (£31 800-£44 400) and Variable part (£4 200-£17 640) based on your mission letter, skills and experience
• Paid leave accrued immediately upon your arrival

Position to be filled as soon as possible

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. Each of us contributes to building a more inclusive, responsible, and sustainable environment. All applications will be given the utmost consideration without any form of discrimination. We strongly encourage you to apply, whatever your background, differences, or needs. Together, we will build a caring and respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

During your recruitment journey, please let us know if you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to ensure a smooth process.

Apply now and join a company that puts people at the heart of its strategy!

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