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Senior Business Development Manager – Private Enterprise (UK & Ireland)
LeicesterSource: WhatJobs
£120,000–£180,000
Senior Business Development Manager – Private Enterprise (UK & Ireland)
At Centrica Business Solutions, you will drive growth for high‑value private enterprise clients across the Enterprise and Industrial & Commercial sectors, leading the end‑to‑end sales process for decarbonisation and energy solutions such as solar, CHP, heat pumps, and innovative financing models.
Responsibilities
Own and close complex, multi‑million‑pound energy and decarbonisation deals.
Influence senior decision‑makers, including C‑suite stakeholders, to secure large‑scale agreements.
Deliver annual revenues in the region of £12m–£20m and build a forward pipeline of £100m+.
Lead the full sales lifecycle, from opportunity creation through to deal closure.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned to key Enterprise and I&C segments.
Apply structured sales methodologies (e.g. Miller Heiman) to win complex deals.
Represent Centrica Business at industry events, strengthening market presence and partnerships.
Provide market insight and competitor intelligence to inform strategy and positioning.
Maintain robust pipeline management and forecasting via Salesforce CRM.
Play a leadership role across bids, governance, and commercial processes.
Build long‑term, value‑based relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Proven track record of new business development and strategic sales in the Enterprise and I&C energy or solutions market.
Strong background in decarbonisation solutions (solar, CHP, heat pumps, etc.) and demonstrable success in closing complex, high‑value deals.
Deep understanding of UKI energy markets and Net Zero landscape.
Experience with commercial and financial modelling (IRR, NPV, margin structures).
Knowledge of energy solutions financing models (e.g. PPA, EaaS).
Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset.
Excellent stakeholder management – comfortable operating at C‑suite level.
Highly collaborative, able to influence across multiple internal functions.
Data‑driven, with strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline.
Resilient, driven, and outcomes‑focused with a strong “hunter” mentality.
Why This Role Stands Out
Directly influence the UK/I P&L through large‑scale, strategic deals.
Represent trusted brands including British Gas and Centrica Business Solutions.
Operate in the fastest‑growing area: decarbonisation and Net Zero solutions.
Engage with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Collaborate with marketing, engineering, finance and delivery teams to bring complex solutions to life.
This opportunity is for a commercially driven deal‑maker eager to shape strategy and drive tangible impact in the energy transition.
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