Business Development Manager

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a rapidly growing ICP, who provide end to end solutions across sustainable and renewable infrastructure, focusing on substations, EV, and other renewable assets. Together we are looking for a Business Development Manager to generate new business and develop existing business across the UK.
The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary up between £40,000 - £60,000, commission scheme, flexible remote working with occasional client visits as required.
If you're a BDM and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people and planet first, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will:

• Identify new sales leads in line with the Sales Plan and build and manage the sales pipeline.
• Research potential businesses and individuals online to identify new loads and potential markets, ensuring competitiveness.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events to promote the business and expand the client network.
• Contact new and existing clients, as well as in person meetings to cultivate strong relationships.
• Lead negotiations to successful conclusion, including overseeing the handover process.
• Provide monthly sales reports.
• Maintain and update the companies CRM system.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Background experience with DNO/IDNO/ICP.
• Proficient in using Productivity and Collaboration software, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Proven experience in multi-delivery of projects, with a basic understanding of electrical designs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong relationships in the engineering sector.

Personal skills
The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Full UK driving license.
• Flexibility to travel UK wide as required.

Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000.
• Commission scheme.
• Remote working with occasional client and office visits as required.
• 10% pension (5% matched).
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Private medical for you and your family.
• Cashback/ discount schemes at high street retailers.

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.