Business Development Manager

I’m currently working with a fast-scaling organisation that’s redefining energy management across the UK. Off the back of major national rollouts with well-known multi-site brands, they’re entering a significant growth phase—and this is a standout opportunity to join them.

They have developed a market-leading IoT Energy Management System, delivering 15%+ energy savings with a typical ROI of just 12–14 months. Their wireless, high-impact solution is disrupting traditional Building Management Systems (BMS), offering clients a faster, more cost-effective route to energy optimisation.

With a projected 400% growth over the next two years, they’re now looking for a Business Development Manager to win new enterprise clients and scale pilot projects into national rollouts.

The Role

This is a true new business role where you’ll own the full sales cycle—from first outreach through to large-scale rollout.

You’ll:

  • Drive outbound-led business development (70–80% activity)
  • Build and execute targeted Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategies
  • Engage senior stakeholders (FM, Energy Managers, CFOs, Ops leaders)
  • Convert opportunities into paid pilots and scale into £500k+ deals
  • Build compelling, ROI-driven business cases with technical teams
  • Work UK-wide (primarily remote, with some travel)

What Success Looks Like (Year 1)
  • Build a strong, credible enterprise pipeline
  • Secure multiple pilot projects
  • Begin converting pilots into long-term, multi-site contracts

This is a 6–12 month sales cycle environment, so success is measured on quality pipeline and momentum—not quick wins.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong B2B sales background (ideally £100k+ deal exposure)
  • Comfortable in outbound-heavy environments
  • Experience managing long sales cycles & multiple stakeholders
  • Commercially sharp—able to sell value and ROI

Preferred:

  • Experience selling technical, SaaS, IoT, or energy solutions
  • Exposure to enterprise or multi-site clients
  • Experience with ABM and targeted outbound strategies

What Will Make You Successful
  • You can translate technical solutions into commercial value
  • You’re proactive and thrive in outbound environments
  • You take ownership and operate with a self-starter mindset
  • You’re disciplined and patient with longer sales cycles
  • You balance strategy with execution
Package
  • £50,000–£60,000 base salary
  • Uncapped commission (OTE £100k+)
  • Commission paid upfront on deal GP (CAPEX model)

Final Thoughts

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to build, not just sell—to join a business with proven traction, a compelling product, and serious growth ambitions.

If you enjoy solving complex commercial challenges and want to play a key role in scaling a high-growth company, I’d love to speak with you.

Job Details

Company
Apache Associates
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £100,000 per annum, OTE
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