New Business Development & Growth Manager in Nottingham

Business Growth & Pipeline Management

• Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities across consumer, SME, and/or commercial segments.
• Deliver against sales and revenue targets in line with company growth strategy.
• Lead prospecting, proposal development, and contract negotiation to close deals.
• Support the launch and scaling of solution products (tariffs, smart charging, vehicle-to-grid, bundled services, heat, solar & storage and financing).

Partnerships and Client Relationships

• Build strategic partnerships with technology providers, installers, community groups, and trade associations to expand reach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to expand distribution channels and enhance customer value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their energy needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Represent the company in trade associations, local authority programmes, and mobility forums.

Customer & Market Development

• Engage with SMEs and OEMs to deliver tailored solutions and energy management solutions.
• Support residential adoption through bundled propositions (EV + tariff + home charging + energy efficiency + financing ).
• Provide feedback from customers to shape product design and proposition development.

Proposition Development & Sales Enablement

• Work with Propositions, Commercial, Marketing, and Operations to develop tailored customer propositions (e.g. tariffs, renewable solutions, energy services).
• Support the creation of sales collateral, proposals, and pitch decks.
• Gather customer and market feedback to inform new product development.

Market Insights & Innovation

• Monitor trends in the energy market, including regulatory changes, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity.
• Share insights internally to shape strategy and proposition design.
• Benchmark competitors and emerging players to inform commercial strategy.
• Identify new opportunities in adjacent markets (EV, financing, mobility services, subscription models).

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with Propositions, Commercial, Marketing, and Operations to ensure customer propositions are compelling and deliverable.
• Provide sales enablement tools and input into GTM plans for new solutions services.

Are we the perfect match? Here’s what we need from you

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships (energy, utilities, telecoms, or related sectors).
• Strong track record of achieving and exceeding sales/commercial targets.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen - ability to structure and evaluate business deals.
• Knowledge of solutions, EV charging or energy retail propositions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• It would be great if you had Experience in the energy sector (retail, renewables, EV, energy efficiency, or flexibility services).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, net zero policies, and sustainability trends.
• Experience working with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot) and pipeline reporting.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• Location - London or Nottingham
• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year - recognising our inclusive, people-first culture
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way For all successful candidates.

Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. We’re also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy to everyone...