At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we believe sustainable transport should be accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind.
We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.
We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).
You’ll be joining this exciting journey at the start of our scale-up phase, and work with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment.
About the role
The role reports to one of the Senior Business Development Managers. You will be responsible for enabling the business to target and close new Local Authorities (LAs) and other potential Public Sector customers to meet our ambitious growth targets. The role will be responsible for:
1. Supporting the Senior Business Development Managers, Head of Public Sector Partnerships and the Partnerships Director during the customer outreach process
2. Conducting pitches regarding our services and engaging in commercial bids and negotiations
3. Keeping the CRM system up to date and ensuring your data is accurate
4. Onboarding prospective clients by creating compelling propositions and ensuring they move through the sales funnel with the right information delivered at the right time
5. Outbound engagement with LAs to identify the right stakeholders to target, and build advocacy for our brand and solutions
About you
At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful candidate will have the following attributes and skills:
6. An understanding of LA procurement processes and personas
7. Highly organized with a great attention to detail
8. Knowledge of the EV industry would be beneficial but not essential
9. Confident liaising with senior business and public figures
10. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
11. Flexible and adaptable to change
12. Strong Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel
13. Our business information is managed through the HubSpot CRM, so experience using this would be beneficial
14. Proven experience (3 years minimum) as a partnership/business development seller or analyst, ideally within a similar sized business or one that has been through a similar journey
15. Target driven and ability to perform well under pressure
16. Positive, forward-thinking attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
17. Customer focused and driven.
Benefits
18. Competitive basic salary
19. 33 days annual leave, including 8 Bank Holiday days
20. Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance
21. Pension contribution
22. Access to our car benefit scheme
23. Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
Location
The business is based in Waterloo. The position is full-time home based, however, you will be expected to meet with the rest of the Partnerships Team in the office 2-3 times per month.
You will be required to travel and attend events and trade shows according to our marketing strategy. Additionally, with sustainability and our environmental impact in mind, we often undertake customer meetings via Teams; however travel for face to face customer meetings will also be required.
Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.