Business Development Manager
Leicester 40K - 50K Permanent
Job Reference: 886206
Business Development Manager
Permanent | Hybrid (Leicester-based)
£40,000 - £50,000 basic + 10% commission
Overview
An established and rapidly growing energy and utilities consultancy is expanding its corporate division and is now looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Business Relationship Manager.
This is a commercially focused role offering genuine ownership of client relationships, a strong support structure, and the opportunity to work with complex, high-value corporate energy portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new revenue while strengthening long-term client partnerships.
The Role
This position sits at the heart of the business's corporate growth strategy. You'll be responsible for identifying new corporate opportunities, converting them into long-term clients, and managing a portfolio of existing accounts.
With internal teams supporting onboarding, reporting, and administration, your focus will be on client engagement, commercial strategy, and revenue growth rather than day-to-day processing.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll likely be someone who already operates comfortably in the corporate energy or utilities market and enjoys building long-term client relationships.
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:
Permanent | Hybrid (Leicester-based)
£40,000 - £50,000 basic + 10% commission
Overview
An established and rapidly growing energy and utilities consultancy is expanding its corporate division and is now looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Business Relationship Manager.
This is a commercially focused role offering genuine ownership of client relationships, a strong support structure, and the opportunity to work with complex, high-value corporate energy portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving new revenue while strengthening long-term client partnerships.
The Role
This position sits at the heart of the business's corporate growth strategy. You'll be responsible for identifying new corporate opportunities, converting them into long-term clients, and managing a portfolio of existing accounts.
With internal teams supporting onboarding, reporting, and administration, your focus will be on client engagement, commercial strategy, and revenue growth rather than day-to-day processing.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identifying and securing new corporate clients using a consultative, relationship-led approach
- Managing and developing a portfolio of established corporate customers
- Leading strategic client conversations around energy procurement and utility services
- Reviewing meter data, capacity (kVA), and operator arrangements for new accounts
- Coordinating data collection and system integration with internal platforms
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing account support
- Maintaining accurate CRM records and tracking all commercial activity
- Producing meaningful client reports that demonstrate cost savings and performance improvements
- Ensuring compliance with internal standards and client requirements
You'll likely be someone who already operates comfortably in the corporate energy or utilities market and enjoys building long-term client relationships.
- Background in B2B energy sales or corporate account management
- Proven ability to win new business and manage a personal sales pipeline
- Experience handling large energy portfolios (circa 1GW+)
- Confident, professional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working to targets in a performance-driven environment
- Highly organised, self-sufficient, and commercially astute
- Strong IT skills, including CRM and MS Office tools
- Experience working with suppliers and third-party partners
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability
- Full UK driving licence (client visits required)
- £40,000 - £50,000 base salary
- 10% commission structure
- Annual salary review
- Performance-related incentives
- Early Friday finish
- 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
- Private healthcare option
- Regular team and social events
- Structured training and clear progression opportunities
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Business Development Manager position, here are your two options:
- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty Reeves on 0116 254 5411 between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
- "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.
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