• Business Development Manager (UK Battery Energy Storage experience) - home based
• To £80k base
• UK national or ILR ONLY

UK Business Development Manager - home based to £80k base
 
– UK Battery Energy Storage sales experience
– UK national or ILR ONLY
 
Salary: £80,000 max + 22% bonus 
 
Overview:
Our client is a leading UK supplier of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and emergency backup generators, offering commercial and industrial power solutions with full lifecycle management. Their custom Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) range from 50kW to multi-megawatt systems, optimizing renewable energy use and reducing grid reliance.

They prioritize career growth, with many team members advancing from apprenticeships. Committed to diversity and sustainability, they foster an inclusive workplace while driving innovation in the energy sector. Their mission is to balance economic success with a positive impact on people and the planet.
 
About the Role:
The company is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to work from home but cover the UK.  This is a Permanent role, working full-time Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, car, bonus, and benefits package.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Be the main point contact for BESS, assisting new and existing clients as they travel through the customer journey from initial inquiry, through to client quotations that are technically and commercially accurate through to order placement.  You will be the first point of contact for incoming sales inquiries for BESS and carry out initial prospect qualification using the modelling system.
 
The Right Kind of Person:
The company seeks a passionate individual with experience of the formation of UK and Ireland grid-scale battery development strategy, who prioritises customer needs and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative sales environment. As the energy industry shifts away from fossil fuels, exciting opportunities arise to make a real impact. If you're a driven, proven sales person in this sector and you want to make a difference, then join this team of like-minded professionals.
 
What You'll Do:

• Formation of UK and Ireland grid-scale battery development strategy, consistent with broader ambition and strategy of company
• Development of business models and origination of opportunities to secure investment in UK and Ireland grid-scale battery storage projects, including through acquisition, partnership or brownfield / greenfield development. Focus on:
• Robust financial revenue models that undergo internal financial + risk scrutiny
• Project management of cross-functional teams to support and input into business development activities, including due diligence processes 
• Development, validation and negotiation of contractual structures to support business models, including:
• Share purchase and partnership agreements
• Guiding projects through grid application processes both at distribution and transmission levels as required 
• Run indicative internal modelling for new inquiries
• Prioritise quotations according to urgency/client SLA/KPI requirements
• Provide quotation to end client and clarify any queries raised in connection with submitted documentation

Experience:

• You must have a proven track record in the business development of industrial electrical projects 
• Good understanding of UK electricity markets and battery technology 
• University degree in engineering and/or economics, or equivalent 
• Able to progress sales from lead, qualification to prospect to customer
• Good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good planning, organisational and resourcing skills
• Experience in CRM such as Salesforce, EFACS or equivalent management systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to proactively work to deadlines on multiple projects  

What Benefits are on Offer?

• Flexible Working
• Bonus Programme
• Employer Pension Contribution

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