Business Development Manager

Experience in sales, ideally within a field sales role involving face-to-face customer management, prospecting and converting opportunities into sales.

Experience of building and maintaining strong customer relationships, particularly with business customers.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence customers towards positive outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.

A self-confident, self-motivated and target-driven approach, with the resilience and tenacity to overcome setbacks and achieve results.

Strong active listening and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand customer issues and take appropriate action.

Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively and work towards defined goals.

The ability to work independently while contributing positively to team objectives.

High levels of accuracy when recording customer and sales information.

Good computer literacy and the ability to use systems to record and manage customer information.

An understanding of selling techniques, from initial prospecting through to sale and nurturing early repeat business.

Industry and customer knowledge, with a proactive approach to staying informed about market changes and developments.

A strong commitment to compliance, including appropriate handling of sensitive customer data and effective use of company systems.

The ability to recognise the role of customer account management and transfer customers effectively through a collaborative ‘one way of working’.

At Certas Energy, our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.

A supportive and collaborative team environment where teamwork, enthusiasm, cooperation and flexibility are valued.

Opportunities to build strong relationships across Certas Energy and DCC.

Support for your personal and professional growth.

The opportunity to contribute directly to commercial growth, customer success and business performance.

A role with clear performance measures across customer growth, sales activity, revenue and PBIT.

The opportunity to develop your knowledge of our products, services, customers, competitors and the wider industry.

A career within Certas Energy and DCC Energy, combining the strength of a market-leading organisation with opportunities for long-term development.

Doing right by everyone

People matter at Certas Energy. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Certas Energy.