Business Development Manager

Job description

Job Description: Business Development Manager 

Team: Business Development Team 

Reporting: Chief Commercial Officer 

Location: Tyseley, Birmingham 

Salary Range: TBC

About us 

Voltempo is pioneering ultra-fast charging solutions for commercial vehicles, including our 

DC HyperCharger MCS (Megawatt Charging System). We lead the UK Government's 

eFreight2030 programme (www.efreight2030.com), deploying the first eHGV depot charging 

network in collaboration with logistics operators, truck OEMs and support partners. Our 

patented technology and end-to-end services, from site design and grid connection to 

commissioning, maintenance and data services, are driving the electrification of transport 

logistics across the UK and internationally. 

About the Role 

Voltempo are actively engaged with fleet operators and their customers across retail and 

manufacturing, which we’d like to further grow, whilst also expanding our reach into new 

sectors requiring charging solutions and services. This role will lead our business 

development efforts to open new opportunities for Voltempo for vehicle electrification 

charging and our end-to-end services – taking a strategic / consultative selling approach 

from origination through to contract award. You will be a player in a fast-paced, start-up 

environment, fostering collaboration across diverse sectors to drive growth and expand our 

market presence. You will be supported by a specialist tendering function responsible for 

developing bespoke engineering proposals and support their contract execution, and as 

necessary providing competitor and market intel to support Product Management’s 

development of new EV charging and integrated energy solutions.  

Responsibilities: 

• Identifying, prioritising and implementing go to market plan to win new business in 

new market sectors. 

• Pursuing new business opportunities within both new market sectors and logistics 

areas, seeking to deploy EV charging solutions within their facilities/depots and 

distribution routes. 

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity identification to submission and 

contract award – taking a strategic / consultative selling approach. 

• Develop the bid strategy for identified tenders or direct proposals to meet client 

needs – defining the winning strategy, key differentiators and value propositions, in 

collaboration with the Commercial Team and Voltempo leadership. 

• Coordinate internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and compliance inputs for 

proposals – ensuring timelines/milestones defined, communicated and met. 

• Preparing and delivering high quality presentations, engaging pitches and scoping 

meetings with prospecting clients as you articulate the value of our EV charging 

solutions and end-to-end services. 

• Prepare and present regular sales reports, providing insights into business 

development activities, market trends, and performance metrics. 

Skills and capabilities:  

• Proven experience in a sales / business development position, preferably within a 

start-up environment selling engineered solutions 

• Strong knowledge within EV and/or charging infrastructure sales, and ideally 

experience selling to logistics or other non-passenger car businesses 

• Good understanding of ‘solution selling’ and ability to develop winning bid strategies 

and compelling proposals. 

• Ability to develop pricing and cost models for proposals and input on pricing strategy. 

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, operations, technical, finance). 

• Understanding of contractual terms and risk management. 

• Strong project management and organisational skills and ability to thrive in a fast

paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and bids under tight 

deadlines. 

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail. 

• Proactivity - you will continually push for more and suggest and implement processes 

and ways of working to be better  

• Proficiency in tools such as Salesforce CRM system desirable. 

Applicable to all opportunities:  

Able to work to project timelines with limited supervision. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity 

and ability to work effectively in line with changing priorities, with a desire to challenge the 

status quo. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity: we do not 

discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, 

marital status, veteran status or disability status.  

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English