At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and manage customer accounts, driving new business and renewals in the energy sector.
- Company: Join Business Energy Direct, a dynamic player in the energy market.
- Benefits: Enjoy 23 days annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Office-based in Manvers with a supportive team culture and regular events.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a target-driven role with real growth potential.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in non-domestic energy supply with a strong sales track record.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
At Business Energy Direct, we’re looking for a proven, high performing sales professional who is ready to own their results and continue building a successful career in the energy sector. This is an opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager who thrives in a target driven environment, takes pride in their numbers, and has a demonstrable track record of hitting KPIs and targets. If you're commercially driven and motivated by performance, this role offers both challenge and reward.
The Role
As a Key Account Manager, you’ll take full ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, with responsibility for driving both new business and renewals. You’ll manage your pipeline end to end, from initial opportunity through to close, ensuring speed, accuracy, and a consistently high standard of service. This is not a passive account management position. You’ll be expected to actively grow your accounts, identify opportunities, and maximise revenue across your customer base. Working closely with Business Development Managers, you’ll ensure no opportunity is missed. You’ll also build strong, trusted relationships with your customers, positioning Business Energy Direct as their go-to provider through consistent communication, reliability, and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage your sales pipeline from start to finish
- Drive new business revenue and maximise renewal conversion rates
- Deliver fast, accurate quotations aligned to customer needs
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Manage full contract lifecycles, including renewals and retention
- Maintain disciplined CRM usage and pipeline tracking
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximise account performance
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years recent experience within the non-domestic energy supply sector (supplier, broker, or consultancy experience essential)
- A proven track record of hitting KPIs and sales targets
- Strong commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and time management discipline
- Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing revenue focus
- Ambitious, driven, and motivated to progress career
What Success Looks Like
You’ll be measured on:
- New business revenue
- Renewal conversion rates
- Quote turnaround times
- Strength and quality of customer relationships
What We Offer
- Excellent annual leave policy (23 days annual leave (excluding public holidays), Christmas closure period, option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave and opportunity to earn up to 5 additional days leave based on long service)
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive, high‑performing team culture
- Regular company events
Additional Information
- Office‑based role in Manvers
- Full training provided with opportunities for development and progression
- Full‑time, Permanent Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Key Account Manager (KAM) – Energy Sector in Sheffield employer: Business Energy Direct
At Business Energy Direct, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and high-performing team culture. Our office in Manvers offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Key Account Manager in the energy sector, with excellent benefits including a generous annual leave policy, a company pension scheme, and ongoing training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Join us to build strong customer relationships and drive meaningful results while enjoying regular company events and a focus on employee well-being.
