Business Development Manager

DC Thomson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Membership Business Development Manager, playing a key role in driving commercial growth. You will manage a high-value sales pipeline, engage with C-suite executives, and collaborate across teams to enhance member offerings. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, generous benefits, and is crucial for shaping the future of energy media and events.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Excellent Pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in subscriptions or memberships.
• Mastery of the sales cycle from cold outreach to closing.
• Confidence and charisma to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a high-value sales pipeline from prospecting to closing.
• Drive new business by targeting C-suite executives.
• Collaborate across teams to refine offerings and enhance member experiences.

Skills

B2B sales success

Sales cycle mastery

Relationship building

Data-driven mindset

Account management

Confident stakeholder engagement

Passion for energy

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Join the Energy Revolution with E-FWD

E-FWD, the premium membership platform from Energy Voice (a DC Thomson brand), is redefining how energy leaders connect, learn, and lead. Since launching in late 2023, we’ve built a powerful network of over 200 senior executives from across UK energy sector and hosted headline-making events featuring figures like Gordon Brown. Now, we’re scaling fast—and we’re looking for a high-performing sales professional to help us lead the charge.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of energy media and events.

What You’ll Do

As a Membership Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our commercial growth. You’ll:

• Own and grow a high-value sales pipeline—from prospecting to closing, and beyond.
• Drive new business by targeting C-suite executives across the energy sector.
• Expand existing accounts, deploying the full suite of E-FWD and Energy Voice products to maximise engagement and revenue generation from each client.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, community and online trading teams to refine our offering and deliver exceptional member experiences.
• Represent E-FWD at high-profile events, building relationships and uncovering new opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

You’re not just a salesperson—you’re a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a connector. You bring:

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in subscriptions, memberships, or professional services.
• Mastery of the sales cycle, from cold outreach to consultative selling and closing.
• Energy and resilience, to own your success and growth in the role.
• CRM fluency and a data-driven mindset to manage and optimize your pipeline. (we use HubSpot)
• Account management skills, with a focus on renewals, upselling, and long-term value.
• Confidence and charisma—you’re comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and tailoring your pitch to their needs.
• A passion for energy, innovation, and transformation—and a desire to be part of something evolving.

Why Join Us?

• Career-defining opportunity in a fast-growing, high-impact brand.
• Supportive, ambitious culture backed by one of the UK’s most respected media companies.
• Hybrid flexibility from Fleet Street London office (1+ day/week in-office).
• Access to major industry events and a front-row seat to the energy transition.

If you’re ready to accelerate your career and help shape the future of energy, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s drive the energy conversation forward.

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June at 16:30

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.