Energy Sales Consultant / B2B Business Development Sales Executive

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking an energetic Sales Consultant in Gateshead. The role involves B2B sales responsibilities, including cold calling and managing client portfolios, along with comprehensive training. Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 - £50,000 plus uncapped commission, this position promotes career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in the Energy Sector is a plus but not required.
• Ability to manage workload and pipeline.
• Driven and enthusiastic with a passion for success.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cold calling potential clients.
• Manage client relationships as a single point of contact.
• Prepare tenders and negotiate procurement contracts.

Skills

Proven sales experience in a B2B environment

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Energy Sales Consultant / B2B Business Development Sales Executive who has a solid sales background within a B2B sales environment is required to join our Team at Northern Gas and Power. ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED – FULL PRODUCT AND SALES TRAINING PROVIDED. If you have experience in the Energy Sector, then great. If not, don’t worry. This isn’t essential, providing you’re willing to learn about the industry as we’ll provide full training and support to get you up to speed.

Salary: £25,000 - £50,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East England

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe.

We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts. Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Salary of between £25,000 – £50,000 (DoE) + Uncapped Commission
• Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies.
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there.
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family.
• Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within.
• Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer.

What exactly will you do?

• As a Corporate Sales Consultant / Energy Sales Consultant / B2B Business Development Sales Executive you’ll engage in activities such as:
  • Cold calling potential clients and explaining the benefits of using NGP’s services and solutions – this is a B2B role.
  • Question their current procurement strategy and determine the customer’s current purchasing strategy and find ways to improve it.
  • Tender preparations and supplier negotiations. Once you’ve generated the lead, you will work effectively with your closer who will prepare tenders to our panel of 87 international energy suppliers and negotiate the best procurement contract for your clients.
  • Manage client relationships as the single point of contact – monitoring your pipeline for renewal or further business opportunities.
  • You must comply with all policies & procedures.
• You will receive a thorough onboarding process with full industry and sales training to onboard your first client, after which you’ll be equipped to develop and manage your own client portfolio.
• Enjoy a great deal of independence in organising your time and work schedule.

We’re looking for

• Proven sales experience in a B2B environment
• Experience working in the Energy Sector (not essential)
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills – professional and articulate
• Ability to work under pressure when needed and achieve sales targets
• Ability to manage your own workload and pipeline
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, professional environment
• Driven, enthusiastic, and passionate
• Self-motivated with a drive and passion for success
• Inclusive attitude and alignment with our values

EEO and application information

NGP is a confident employer and is committed to and welcomes applications from people with or long-term health conditions. We value our people and want all colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation.

Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 from five countries around the globe. We’re building a welcoming workplace and recently achieved Good Business Charter Accreditation.

No agencies please.

How to apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P13853. This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Northern Gas and Power.