Business Development Manager
Salary: GBP 54,000 + 10:15 annual performance bonus
Location: Belfast.
Contract: Full:Time Permanent (37 hours per week)
Working Hours:
Monday:Thursday 08:30:17:00 Friday 08:30:16:30
(Flexibility required for events and engagement activity)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead sales growth and customer engagement across domestic and business sectors within a regulated energy environment.
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will develop and deliver sector specific sales strategies, lead and manage a high performing business development team, and support the transition to low carbon energy solutions across Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver sales strategies across key sectors to meet company and regulatory targets
Lead, coach and manage a multi disciplinary Business Development team to drive performance and engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, trade partners and key stakeholders
Represent the organisation at external meetings, trade events and industry forums
Support the delivery of government funded energy schemes and customer incentive programmes
Work closely with Marketing and Communications to support lead generation and targeted campaigns
About You
Minimum 5 years experience in a business development role
At least 3 years experience managing teams and reporting to senior management
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to analyse markets and identify growth opportunities
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work outside core hours
Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis (no visa sponsorship)
Experience in energy, utilities or a regulated environment is desirable.
Benefits
Enhanced contributory pension and life assurance
20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays (plus long service days)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
Health and wellbeing support and Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking and annual salary reviews
Company car etc
Interested?
Apply now or contact Patricia at Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Closing Date: 21 st May 2026 at midnight.
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