Strategic Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive new partnerships and growth opportunities across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage high-value conversations. This role offers a competitive salary, annual reviews, and a range of benefits including holiday flexibility and professional development support.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to £1500 in learning and development support

Paid volunteering day

Access to private GP and wellness benefits

Discounted travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Free independent mortgage advice

Social events and team sports

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic business development or partnerships.
• Experience structuring and negotiating B2B agreements.
• Strong market awareness and trend spotting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new strategic utility and service provider partnerships.
• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Strategic business development

Commercial acumen

Market awareness

Data interpretation

Job description

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Blair West is supporting One Utility Bill to find a Strategic Business Development Manager. This innovative tech business transforms how people manage household bills by consolidating them into one simple monthly payment. As the business continues to scale, this newly created role sits within the Commercial team and reports to the Head of Commercial Operations. It is a key appointment focused on driving new utility partnerships and shaping strategic growth opportunities across the UK.

The opportunity:

• Identify and pursue new strategic utility and service provider partnerships across the UK.
• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements that align with long-term business goals.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to shape the company’s commercial roadmap.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Product, and Finance teams to ensure commercial deals are viable and aligned.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Drive innovation in the utility offering by sourcing new technologies, services, or partner categories.
• Support cross-functional planning and implementation of new partner integrations.
• Maintain up-to-date reporting on business development activity, pipeline, and outcomes.

You’ll be the ideal candidate if you have:

• A proven track record in strategic business development or partnerships, ideally within utilities or tech.
• Commercial acumen and experience structuring and negotiating B2B agreements.
• Strong market awareness and the ability to spot trends and opportunities ahead of the curve.
• Confidence managing high-value conversations and building trust with external partners.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Experience working cross-functionally to bring new propositions to life.
• Excellent data interpretation and reporting skills.
• Bonus: Background in the utilities sector and knowledge of UK regulatory bodies such as OFGEM or OFCOM.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• Annual salary reviews and growth recognition.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to £1500 in learning and development support for relevant professional growth.
• Paid volunteering day with partner charities or causes of personal importance.
• Access to Simply Health for private GP, counselling, and wellness benefits.
• Discounted travel through Nexus and Go North East.
• Cycle to Work scheme for sustainable commuting options.
• Enhanced pension contributions after 3 years.
• Free independent mortgage advice via Charles Cameron & Associates.
• Social events, team sports, and community farm activities.