Business Development Manager – UK

Darwin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Energy Storage Solutions (ESS) across residential and light commercial sectors in the UK. The role involves expanding the installer network, delivering technical sales presentations, and representing the company at industry events.

You will build relationships with solar installers, distributors and EPC partners, manage the sales pipeline, and contribute to the UK growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development or B2B sales in renewable energy.
• Understanding of residential ESS technologies and the UK solar market.
• Existing installer network relationships are advantageous.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly.
• Proactive, self-motivated with a passion for the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business with solar installers, distributors and EPC partners across the UK.
• Building long-term relationships and expanding an installer partner network.
• Delivering technical product presentations and solution-based sales proposals.
• Representing the business at industry events, trade shows and customer demonstrations.
• Working with technical, marketing and operations teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Managing your sales pipeline, identifying market opportunities and contributing to UK growth strategy.

Skills

Business development

B2B sales

Renewable energy

UK market knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Location: UK | Remote with Travel

Join an internationally recognised renewable energy technology business that has spent nearly two decades developing market-leading solar and energy storage solutions. With a strong global presence and a reputation for innovation, the company is investing heavily in the UK market and is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) division.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding the adoption of cutting-edge hybrid inverter and battery solutions across the residential and light commercial sectors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing new business with solar installers, distributors and EPC partners across the UK.
• Building long-term relationships and expanding an installer partner network.
• Delivering technical product presentations and solution-based sales proposals.
• Representing the business at industry events, trade shows and customer demonstrations.
• Working closely with technical, marketing and operations teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Managing your sales pipeline, identifying market opportunities and contributing to the company’s UK growth strategy.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in business development or B2B sales within renewable energy, solar, battery storage or electrical products.
• Strong knowledge of residential ESS technologies and the UK solar market.
• Existing relationships within the UK installer network would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions in a clear and commercial way.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for the energy transition.

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to join a globally established renewable energy manufacturer with ambitious UK growth plans.
• Work with innovative solar and battery storage technologies.
• High level of autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact on a growing market.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent career progression.
• Flexible, field-based role with the opportunity to build a strong presence across the UK.

If you’re passionate about renewable energy and enjoy developing commercial relationships within the solar and storage industry, we’d love to hear from you.