Your newpany
Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading organisation in the energy and utilities sector to appoint a Business Development Manager. This is a key strategic role within a forward-thinking business focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions and supporting the transition towards a low-carbon future across Northern Ireland.
Your new role
In this role, you will take ownership of developing and deliveringmercial growth strategies across a diverse customer base, including domestic,mercial and public sector clients. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the delivery of ambitious growth targets whilst maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
You will engage closely with major customers and partners to understand future demand, identify opportunities and influence energy strategy. The role will also involve analysing market trends, monitoringpetitor activity and contributing to initiatives that support renewable and low-carbon energy solutions. Alongside this, you will play a key role in shaping customer engagement approaches and driving continuous improvement acrossmercial operations.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Proven experience in a business development,mercial or sales leadership role
2. Demonstrable track record of delivering growth and implementingmercial strategies
3. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple sectors
4. Previous experience leading and developing teams
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach
6. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
7. Strongmunication and influencing skills at senior level
Desirable:
8. Experience within the energy, utilities or a regulated environment
9. Exposure to public sector or large infrastructure projects
What you'll get in return
10. Opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role with real organisational impact
11. Exposure to high-level stakeholders and major projects
12. Career progression within a dynamic and evolving sector
13. The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable energy initiatives