Business Development Executive (Hybrid)

Overview

Join Best.Energy as a Business Development Executive (Hybrid)

Love talking to people? Confident on the phone? Whether you already have B2B sales or lead-generation experience, or you’re driven, resilient, and keen to build a career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.

At Best.Energy, we’re on a mission to make buildings smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. As a global leader in energy monitoring and management, we help businesses cut waste, reduce costs, and drive the transition to net zero. With innovative technology and a passionate team, we’re making the built environment greener – one building at a time.

The Details

📍 Hybrid role – based from our Bristol HQ with flexibility to work from home

🕰️ Working Hours – flexible working between 9.00am and 7.00pm, aligned to customer availability and internal collaboration, including occasional interaction with colleagues in different time zones.

💰 Competitive basic salary with realistic earning potential of up to £40,000, plus regular bonuses and prize incentives.

About the Role

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in generating new business opportunities and supporting our sales pipeline. Your main focus will be reaching out to potential clients, introducing our energy management solutions, and booking qualified sales appointments. You’ll be part of a high-energy team, supported by cutting-edge tools and great data, helping to drive Best.Energy’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Engage potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
• Introduce energy management solutions, handle objections, and qualify leads
• Use multiple channels to nurture prospects and book sales appointments
• Target key individuals using our data platform (ZoomInfo) and execute telephone campaigns
• Maintain and organise the CRM system, ensuring accurate records and follow-ups

What We’re Looking For

• A hunger for success and a high-energy approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in outbound sales, including cold calling and handling objections
• Strong persuasion skills and resilience to keep driving results
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to different clients
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing sales interactions
• Confidence in picking up IT systems; previous CRM experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and LinkedIn for outreach is beneficial
• A background in B2B sales or previous cold calling experience would be highly desirable

What You’ll Get – Life at Best.Energy

We’re a fast-paced, mission-driven team, and we look after our people. Our benefits package includes:

• Pension scheme through NEST Pensions
• 33 days of flexible holiday allowance increasing on length of service
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies

We celebrate diversity and are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you’re passionate about driving sustainability and have the skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! If you require adjustments to the application process, let us know – we’re happy to help.