Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Salary: £54,000 + 10-15% annual performance bonus
Location: Belfast.
Contract: Full-Time Permanent (37 hours per week)

Working Hours:
Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00 Friday 08:30-16:30
(Flexibility required for events and engagement activity)

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead sales growth and customer engagement across domestic and business sectors within a regulated energy environment.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will develop and deliver sector specific sales strategies, lead and manage a high performing business development team, and support the transition to low carbon energy solutions across Northern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver sales strategies across key sectors to meet company and regulatory targets

Lead, coach and manage a multi disciplinary Business Development team to drive performance and engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, trade partners and key stakeholders

Represent the organisation at external meetings, trade events and industry forums

Support the delivery of government funded energy schemes and customer incentive programmes

Work closely with Marketing and Communications to support lead generation and targeted campaigns

About You

Minimum 5 years' experience in a business development role

At least 3 years' experience managing teams and reporting to senior management

Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

Proven ability to analyse markets and identify growth opportunities

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work outside core hours

Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis (no visa sponsorship)

Experience in energy, utilities or a regulated environment is desirable.

Benefits

Enhanced contributory pension and life assurance

20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays (plus long service days)

Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay

Health & wellbeing support and Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking and annual salary reviews

Company car etc

Interested?

Apply now or contact Patricia at Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 21 st May 2026 at midnight.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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