Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Consult Energy are working with an Energy Consultancy whose mission is to support businesses on their journey to net zero while providing integrated solutions across energy efficiency, compliance, and professional development.

As they continue to expand, they are looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to drive new business opportunities for their sustainability consulting services while also up selling their renewable energy and electrical services.

The Role

The BDM will be responsible for generating new business within the sustainability sector while identifying opportunities to upsell complementary services from the wider group. The role requires a commercial and strategic thinker with experience in consultative selling within sustainability, electrical services, or energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage businesses needing sustainability consulting, carbon reduction, and ESG services.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth across the group’s services.
• Build a strong pipeline of clients across multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, and public sector organizations.
• Position and sell a full suite of services, including electrical installations, renewable energy solutions, and industry training.
• Deliver tailored proposals and pitches to key decision-makers.
• Leverage sustainability consulting engagements to introduce other services from the group, such as, renewable installations (solar, battery storage, EV charging), and electrical contracting.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with sustainability managers, energy professionals, and business leaders.
• Manage client accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Provide feedback to internal teams to refine service offerings and improve client value.
• Market & Industry Engagement
• Attend networking events, industry conferences, and trade shows to generate new leads.
• Stay updated on ESG regulations, sustainability trends, and market opportunities.
• Build partnerships with complementary businesses to enhance the company’s market presence.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven B2B business development or sales experience in sustainability, electrical services or energy.
• Strong commercial acumen with a consultative sales approach.
• Ability to sell multiple service lines, tailoring solutions to client needs.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-oriented.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, carbon reporting, and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability strategy, and decarbonization.
• Experience using CRM tools and sales automation platforms.

What We Offer

• Basic salary of £50-£55k with performance-based bonuses, car allowance and fuel card.
• Opportunity to work across multiple industries and service lines.
• Career development within a growing and forward-thinking business group.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development

  
If you have the required necessary experience and would like to find out more about the role please submit your application today.