At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth by identifying and securing high-value opportunities in sustainability and optimisation.
- Company: Join Optimised, a purpose-driven team focused on net zero solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 25+ days leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while shaping the future of building performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 £ per year.
As a Business Development Manager for Building Optimisation, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth by identifying and securing high-value opportunities across target sectors. You’ll lead proactive outreach, foster strong relationships, and manage a structured sales pipeline, aligning client needs with our innovative sustainability and optimisation solutions.
Working cross-functionally, you’ll help position Optimised as the partner of choice for sustainable, data-driven building performance. Your impact will shape the strategic and financial success of the business, delivering meaningful results for our clients and environment.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities using strategic, insight-led approaches.
- Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract, using a consultative approach.
- Feed operational insight back into future business development strategies.
- Stay up to date on market trends, tech, and regulatory shifts in sustainability and energy.
- Champion digital tools.
- Proven success in a "hunter" sales role, ideally within BEMS, energy, or optimisation.
- Confident in structured sales techniques and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
- Strong commercial acumen and experience with solution-based sales methodologies.
- Eligible to work in the UK with a full driving licence.
We’re proud to offer a great benefits package alongside a values-led culture that supports your wellbeing and growth:
- Competitive salary + car allowance + commission scheme
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 28) + bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days per year)
- Contributory pension (5% matched), life insurance, and private medical
- Enhanced family leave and paid charity volunteer day
- Professional membership fee (1 per year)
- Annual railcard, cycle-to-work, and EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Sustainability & development allowance + 2 sustainable travel days
- Online GP and award-winning employee assistance programme
- Referral bonus scheme
We are Optimised — a 140-strong team of purpose-driven experts helping clients transition to net zero and beyond. With offices in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne, and engineers nationwide, we deliver integrated solutions across Carbon Impact, Utility Management, and Building Optimisation.
We’re proud of our open, inclusive culture where collaboration thrives, and we support every team member to do their best work in a flexible, positive environment.
If you're motivated by sustainability, performance, and impact — come and help us shape a better future.
Business Development Manager (BDM) Hybrid working in Kent employer: Optimised Group Ltd
Optimised Group Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your contributions directly impact client success in the energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior team members and drive meaningful process improvements, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and sustainability initiatives.
