Business Development Director – Decarbonisation / Green Energy – £Competitive + Great Benefits – South East England
Business Development Director – Decarbonisation / Green Energy – £Competitive + Great Benefits – South East England
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Business Development Director – Decarbonisation / Green Energy – £Competitive + Great Benefits – South East England
Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing green energy engineering business, delivering large-scale decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects across the UK. Focused on helping commercial clients transition to low-carbon, sustainable operations, they specialise in delivering smart, tailored solutions across the built environment, with project values typically ranging from £100k to £10m.
As part of their next stage of growth, they are now looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Business Development Director to lead new business efforts, build on and develop new strategic relationships with major FM and property management providers, and secure high-value energy infrastructure and retrofit projects.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK’s green transition, with a company that is fast becoming a key player in the decarbonisation of the built environment.
The role:
* Identify, target and win new business opportunities with key FM, property and estates services providers
* Develop strategic relationships with senior decision-makers to build a strong tender pipeline
* Lead and coordinate bids for large-scale energy projects ranging from £100k to £10m+
* Represent the business at industry events and conferences, acting as a brand ambassador
* Work closely with technical teams to shape client proposals and ensure compelling commercial offers
* Deliver against revenue and growth targets, reporting directly to the senior leadership team
* Contribute to wider business strategy, helping position the company as a trusted partner in sustainable energy solutions
Skills and experience required:
* Proven track record in senior business development roles in decarbonisation, smart building, green energy services, or other relevant sustainability sectors
* Experience working with or selling into major FM providers, property consultants, or estates departments
* Deep understanding of decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and/or infrastructure retrofit projects
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing high-value tenders and long sales cycles
* Confident communicator and negotiator with a consultative sales approach
* Self-starter, with the drive to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-growing, agile business
* Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
* Flexibility to travel for industry events and to meet with clients and prospects as required
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and motivated Business Development Director to join a passionate, supportive team, and a growing force in the UK green energy sector. With a competitive salary, performance incentives, and other great benefits on offer, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a company helping to drive the UK’s net zero transition.
The role is based out of the company’s head office in the South East of England.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Environmental Services
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