Business Development Manager
- London
- £49,600-58,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build strategic partnerships with data centre developers, EPC contractors, and hyperscale operators from the earliest planning phases.
- Identify and engage key decision-makers to influence project direction and outcomes.
- Shape and guide energy concept designs to align with client needs and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate internal technical teams to deliver solution designs and compelling proposals.
- Create and execute go-to-market strategies tailored to hyperscale, colocation, and edge data centre clients.
- Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline focused on resilient power, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency solutions.
- Monitor industry trends and proactively address emerging demands such as low-carbon and grid-independent infrastructure.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking forums.
- Proven success in business development across energy, power systems, data centre infrastructure.
- Strong network within the data centre industry, including developers, planners, EPCs, and consultants.
- In-depth knowledge of the UK data centre market, particularly around site development and energy requirements.
- Strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach to driving deals.
- Skilled communicator with strong commercial negotiation expertise.
- Advantageous to have a technical foundation in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering disciplines.
- Builds strong relationships and earns trust with senior stakeholders.
- Communicates persuasively and adapts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness and identifies new opportunities.
- Stays resilient under pressure and adapts quickly to change.
- Works collaboratively across teams to deliver effective solutions.
- A competitive salary dependant on current experience
- Performance based bonus and incentives
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and buy/sell annual leave opportunities
- Company Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Benefit Portal
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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