Director of Business Development

Our client is a well-established and growing business within the renewable energy sector, serving commercial organisations across the UK. As part of a continued growth strategy, they are seeking to appoint a Business Development Director to lead commercial sales strategy and develop key relationships on a national basis.

This is a field-based position suited to a senior sales professional who is confident operating independently and building relationships directly with clients. The role will be conducted primarily on a home and field basis, with occasional travel to head office as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the commercial sales strategy in collaboration with senior leadership

• Drive new business development and revenue growth across the commercial sector

• Contribute to the ongoing development of products and services offered to clients

• Build a sustainable sales pipeline through professional networks, relationships and industry engagement

• Manage and convert inbound leads generated through marketing activity

• Oversee client relationships from initial engagement through to successful delivery

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure consistently high standards of client service

• Represent the organisation at industry events and client engagements

Candidate Requirements

• A demonstrable track record in senior B2B sales or business development

• Proven experience building and managing a strong, sustainable sales pipeline

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills

• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers

• A collaborative, commercially astute approach to business development

• Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus

• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service

• Health cash plan and discounted gym membership

• Life assurance

• Employer-matched pension contributions

• Additional company benefits and discounts

Salary: 80K GBP/yr - 90K GBP/yr