Senior Business Development Manager

Opals Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive business growth and establish strategic partnerships. This high-impact role requires exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in business development within energy and infrastructure. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical abilities and proficiency in CRM tools. Join a values-driven organization dedicated to inclusion and collaboration. If you want to make a tangible contribution to our success, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales with success in revenue growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and presentation capabilities with a consultative approach.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical abilities.
• Strong understanding of industry dynamics and customer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within the energy sector.
• Form strategic alliances and deepen relationships with key clients.
• Lead high-value initiatives to support long-term growth.
• Coach and develop Business Development Managers.

Skills

Business development in energy sector

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation abilities

Strategic thinking

CRM system proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships, unlocking opportunities, and driving business growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every connection you make directly shapes the future of the organisation? If so, OCU Group wants to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding our energy and infrastructure market presence, strengthening our partnerships, and driving innovative growth across our organisation. This is a senior, high-impact role for someone who combines commercial acumen with strong leadership and a consultative approach.

About the role

As our Senior Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of identifying new business opportunities within the energy sector, forming strategic alliances, and deepening relationships with key clients. You’ll lead high-value initiatives that support our long‑term growth, while also coaching and developing our Business Development Managers to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting nationwide opportunity to shape the future of OCU’s commercial strategy and make a tangible contribution to our continued success.

Skills and experience

• Proven reputation track record in business development or sales within energy, power, infrastructure, with a strong success in achieving revenue growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and presentation capabilities, with a consultative, solution‑focused approach.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient in CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscapes, and customer behaviour.

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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