At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive strategic growth in solar and energy storage solutions for commercial clients.
- Company: Join Good Energy, a leader in renewable energy with a strong commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a 20% annual bonus, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Flexible nationwide role with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while achieving your sales targets.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in solar and storage solutions with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 95000 £ per year.
As Business Development Director for Good Energy, you will drive strategic growth across the medium to large commercial sector, leading sales for our solar and energy storage solutions and development of key partner relationships. You will be a hunter‑originator by inclination, enjoying time out in the field with clients and engaging directly with your customers to deliver the optimal outcomes that meet their business objectives. You’ll oversee the full offering, from system design, technology selection, and installation through to operations, maintenance, and a growing suite of value‑added services, including energy export and flexibility solutions.
Responsibilities
- Sales Strategy, Pipeline Growth and Target Setting: build the Good Energy commercial sales strategies, and plans, agreeing annual targets with the Services Sales Director
- Delivery of Sales Targets: optimise the achievement of commercial solar sales targets
- Propositions Development: collaborate with the Services Sales Director to shape and influence the propositions/products and services we offer commercial customers
- Prospecting: identify new customers through your network, relationships and industry events, including on‑site F2F customer engagement across the UK
- Lead Conversion: respond to inbound commercial leads generated by our marketing activity
- Customer Relationships: manage relationships with prospects, guiding them through the complexities of commercial solar, from initial discussions to successful installations
- Design Oversight: ensure solar system designs sold are optimal for the customer and meet quality, health and safety, and efficiency/margin targets
- Post‑Sale Support: collaborate with the Operations teams to ensure a smooth installation process, provide exceptional post‑sale support and maximise further work referrals
- Brand Ambassador: champion the Good Energy brand and Services propositions at customer‑facing events as required
What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for a driven and strategic sales professional with a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record in selling solar and storage solutions to commercial clients. You’ll combine strong communication skills with a collaborative approach, working closely with internal teams and external partners to make complex technical information clear and compelling. Confident in overcoming challenges and building trust, you’ll focus on achieving sales targets while maintaining a healthy, high‑quality pipeline of opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Services Sales Director to shape and execute strategic growth plans, aligning sales activity with the wider business vision and long‑term commercial objectives. You and a small group of peers will drive the delivery of sales targets, market position, relationships, and our sector leadership.
Your base of Operations: Office, warehouse, and beyond. Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we’re looking for candidates based nationwide. The position will involve some travel, including occasional overnight stays. Our working hours are 37.5 a week, Monday - Friday.
Benefits you can rely on
- Holiday: 25 days holiday and bank holidays, rising to 29 with long service recognition, plus a gifted day off for your birthday and the option to buy more twice a year
- 20% annual bonus: company‑wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business
- Life assurance: 6% cash lump sum for your family or next of kin — giving you peace of mind
- Discounted gym membership
- Health: Employer funded Health Cash Plan, allowing you to claim back on expenses such as prescriptions, massages, dentist etc.
- Savings: Discounts across our services and products, including renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps
- Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer‑matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary
Business Development Director (Midlands / Chester - York) in Lincoln employer: Good Energy Group
Good Energy is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Business Development Director role. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a company-wide bonus scheme, and an ethical pension plan, all while promoting a passion for renewable energy in a supportive environment. Our nationwide presence allows for flexibility and travel opportunities, making it an ideal place for driven professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the commercial solar sector.
