Head of Major Accounts & Business Development

SSE Enterprise; England; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in the UK seeks a dynamic Head of Major Accounts & Business Development to lead strategic partnerships and spearhead growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams, managing KPIs, and understanding the complexities of the UK energy market. This permanent role, based in Reading, Cardiff, or Perth, offers a competitive salary range of £66,100 to £99,100 plus benefits. Join us in driving the net-zero transition and shaping a sustainable future.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams with executive sales staff and delivering results.
• Ability to manage data control and KPI reporting.
• In-depth understanding of customer drivers, lifecycle, and associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships to drive growth and navigate challenges.
• Deliver ambitious growth targets.
• Shape new business opportunities and approve TPIs.
• Design high-impact sales incentive schemes.
• Mitigate commercial and regulatory risks.

Skills

Leadership of teams

Data management and KPI reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Understanding of UK energy industry

Job description

Head of Major Accounts & Business Development

Job Number : 557182

Closing at : Jan 11 2026 - 15 : 15 GMT

Base Location : Reading, Cardiff or Perth

Salary : £66,100 - £99,100 Car performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern : Full Time | Permanent options available

The role

The purpose of the role is to lead the strategic direction of the Major Account & Business Development Sales teams (covering the I&C markets), manage the day to day operational execution & people delivery across key Business Energy Objectives for these teams, currently split between Perth, Reading & Cardiff.

The role holder reports directly to the Director of Sales & will be a key member of the Sales Leadership team and be expected to provide occasional deputy cover for the Director of Sales when required at BE SLT’s and ECS EXCO’s where required.

You will

• Lead strategic partnerships with top TPIs at executive level to drive growth and navigate market, regulatory, and economic challenges.
• Deliver ambitious growth targets
• Shape new business opportunities, approving TPIs, building business cases, and recommending innovative sales channels.
• Design and implement high-impact sales incentive schemes to boost performance and teamwork, managing a £50k OTE budget.
• Mitigate commercial and regulatory risks, ensuring robust governance across large corporate deals, market exposures, and compliance processes.
• Champion people development, embedding a learning culture, mentoring, and progression pathways aligned to the Sales ‘Plan on a Page’.

You have

• Experience of leading teams with executive sales staff and delivering results
• Ability to manage data control and KPI reporting
• Budget & forecasting experience
• In depth understanding of customer drivers and lifecycle, and risks and opportunities associated to this
• In depth understanding of UK energy industry : regulations, supply license conditions, operations, and how these work together

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24 / 7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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