Solar Business Development ManagerConrad Energy are currently recruiting for an experienced Solar Business Development Manager to join their growing team. This position will be a key part of the Development Team, originating and managing a large and growing a portfolio of rooftop solar projects. The role will require taking ownership of the sales process and leading them through the development process, from the point of initial identification, to being ready to build, with ongoing support during project construction and financing. This position requires 3 to 5 years of sales experience in the energy industry, with a strong focus on solar and the development process especially in design, commercial arrangements, and grid connections. The ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities, whilst maintaining a keen eye on accuracy and detail are required, in order to deliver and contribute to the overall success of Conrad Energy.About Conrad Energy LtdOur energy solutions directly address the energy trilemma (security, sustainability and affordability), enabling the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy. Each of our projects deliver critical power and services to the National Grid as well as industrial and commercial customers. Our expertise, technology and flexibility are key to the UK achieving its ambitious net zero targets.Backed by I Squared Capital, a global investor in energy and infrastructure assets, we are the UK’s largest owner/operator of flexible power plants with 900MW in operation and over 1GW in early pipeline. Put into context, this means we could provide power for an hour to around 1.8 million homes already, with another 2 million homes in the pipeline. From our beginnings in 2017 as a flexible gas generation business with a team of 14 people, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading vertically integrated energy companies, owning and operating over 65 energy facilities across the UK. Our significant development pipeline covers flexible generation, battery energy storage, solar, hydrogen and stability services. Our innovative data driven, in-house automation tools give us a unique edge when trading and maximising our own assets and those of our clients. We have built not only an impressive portfolio of energy assets, but also a seriously ambitious and knowledgeable team.What you’ll be doingThe role will require input into the marketing and sales process, handling inbound leads, conducting site visits, analysing customer energy consumptions, delivering technological solutions and proposals, Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers Working with our in-house design team and software packages to design the ideal client and technology focused solution.Working with the connections team to ensure that grid applications are submitted, managed and acceptedAssessing the customer requirements and provide the best technical proposal and deliver presentationsUndertaking commercial modelling of opportunities to assess their viability and achieve key hurdle ratesPreparing sales quotations ensuring adherence to business model rules and guidelines Liaise with the pre-construction and installation team to ensure customer expectations are met Generating and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, budgets and take projects through our internal project management process, which includes key milestone reviews and Project Information Document Using CRM software to maintain sales pipeline, track project stage and produce monthly reportsHanding projects across to construction to build, own, operate and keepRegular reporting will be required to Senior ManagementEnsuring that personal and team sales targets are metRepresenting Conrad Energy with involvement in workshops, industry forums and working groups as requiredTravel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessarySkills and ExperienceProven experience as a Sales or Business Development ManagerProven track record working in the energy sector, with a strong background in solarMarket knowledgeCommunication and negotiation skillsAbility to build rapportTime management and planning skillsDegree in a relevant field preferableMinimum of 3 years' experience in B2B sales managementCapable of understanding technical concepts and explain effectively to customersProfessional, ethical approach with a focus on the customerDynamic, self-motivated, and pro-activeAmbitious for personal growth and career developmentExcellent interpersonal skillsGood attention to detailWork in an orderly fashionIT literate, particularly with Office 365 and CRM software e.g. SalesforceThe benefits we will give youCompetitive salary dependent on experienceDiscretionary performance-based bonus25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysContributory Pension SchemeLife InsuranceSimplyHealth health cashback plan24/7 Private GP accessFlexible workingTraining and DevelopmentSalary sacrifice EV schemeDiscounts on Lightwave RF smart home productsDog-friendly officePlease note, that we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis for this position, the company reserves the right to close the recruitment early should a suitable candidate be identified.This job description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties that are in line with the level of the role. The job description will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.