Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Cambridge & Surrounding Areas | £35,000 - £40,000 + Annual Profit Share Bonus + Company Car
Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | Field-Based
Develop Your Sales Career in the Growing Renewable Energy Sector
Are you an experienced external salesperson with a background in electrical wholesale, renewable energy or a related trade industry?
Would you like to join a successful and expanding renewable energy business where you'll have the opportunity to develop your own territory, build long-term customer relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the operation?
We're recruiting a Business Development Manager to join a leading specialist wholesaler of renewable energy products, supplying solar PV, battery storage and associated solutions to the trade.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a developing territory across Cambridge, Ipswich, Essex and the surrounding areas, combining the independence of a field-based sales position with the backing and resources of one of the UK's largest electrical wholesale groups.
About the Business
Our client is an established specialist wholesaler supplying renewable energy products and solutions to electrical contractors, solar installers and trade customers throughout the UK. With a comprehensive product range covering solar PV, battery storage and associated renewable technologies, the business supports customers working across the residential, commercial and industrial renewable energy markets.
Operating as part of one of the UK's largest electrical wholesale groups, the company combines specialist product knowledge and industry expertise with the resources, supplier relationships and financial strength of an established national organisation. The business has experienced significant year-on-year growth and continues to expand its presence across the UK, creating opportunities for commercially minded individuals to contribute to its ongoing development.
The Role
Working closely with the Norwich management team, you'll be responsible for developing new business and building customer relationships across Cambridge, Ipswich, Essex and the surrounding areas. This is a proactive, field-based sales position where you'll have the freedom to manage your own diary, identify opportunities and develop a customer base across a territory with considerable potential.
You'll work with electrical contractors, renewable energy installers and other trade customers, helping them source the products and solutions they need while building long-term commercial relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities across your territory
- Building relationships with electrical contractors, solar installers and other trade customers
- Promoting a specialist range of solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy products
- Developing existing customer relationships and identifying opportunities to increase sales
- Proactively approaching prospective customers and generating new business
- Working closely with the internal sales team to prepare quotations and support customer requirements
- Developing your product knowledge and understanding of renewable energy technologies
- Managing your own diary, customer visits and sales activity
- Working closely with the Norwich management team to support the continued development of the business
The position will be predominantly field-based, with occasional visits to the Norwich branch. You'll have considerable autonomy to manage your territory while benefiting from the support of an experienced internal team.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys developing new business, building customer relationships and taking ownership of their own sales territory.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in external sales, field sales or business development
- Experience within electrical wholesale, renewable energy, building services or a related trade environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, commercially minded approach to identifying and winning new business
- The confidence and self-motivation to work independently and manage your own territory
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage customer relationships effectively
- A genuine interest in renewable energy products and the wider industry
Experience selling solar PV, battery storage or renewable energy products would be particularly advantageous, although we're also interested in experienced electrical wholesale and trade sales professionals who can bring strong customer relationships and a proactive approach to developing new business.
What's on Offer?
- £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Annual Profit Share Bonus
- Company car
- Predominantly field-based position with considerable autonomy
- Established business with significant opportunities for territory development
- Product training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy technologies
- Long-term career opportunities within a successful and expanding business
- The stability and resources of one of the UK's largest electrical wholesale groups
Apply Today
If you're an experienced sales professional looking to develop your career within renewable energy and want the opportunity to build a successful territory with the backing of an established specialist business, we'd love to hear from you.
Business Development Manager - Renewables employer: OLRA Recruitment Solutions
Join a well-established specialist distributor in Warrington, where you will be part of a supportive internal sales team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. With comprehensive training and genuine opportunities for career development, this role not only offers a competitive salary and profit share bonus but also the chance to build lasting relationships and technical expertise in a respected industry. Enjoy a friendly work culture with an early finish every Friday and occasional international travel for product training.
Contact Details:
OLRA Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team