Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager I&C

We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth and strengthen ESP Utilities’ position in the multi-utility sector. This role is all about building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering value to both new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable to deliver I&C volume and value targets.
• Meeting with prospective clients to understand and document their requirements, articulating the benefits and value add of the ESP proposition. Qualify these opportunities to determine whether they are worth pursuing.
• Work with the commercial team to prioritise leads, opportunities and relationships to ensure optimum use of time and capacity
• Conduct research, identify and develop new leads and business opportunities.
• Negotiate commercial contracts in line with the company’s rules and guidelines.

Key Skills

• Highly motivated individual with proven technical and commercial experience as a business development manager, sales executive or other relevant role in the multi-utility (gas/elect/water) sector, ideally with a current network of contacts useful to the D2D strategy.
• Strong contract negotiator with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated with the ability to operate autonomously, but must ultimately thrive as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Persuasive manner, tenacious attitude and confident communication and presentation skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of utilities.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas make an impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leatherhead

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