Job Details
Businesswise Solutions is a leading energy and sustainability consultancy, supporting organisations across the UK to reduce costs, manage risk, and progress towards net zero goals. Operating in a highly competitive and fast-moving market, we work with businesses where every interaction counts. Our approach combines expert insight, data-led decision making, and a strong commercial focus to deliver measurable value to our clients.
We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join our successful Businesswise Team. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office – Nelson, Lancashire). Fully Remote would be considered for the right candidate.
The Business Development Executive plays a critical role in generating new business opportunities for Businesswise Solutions. This is a high-performance, target-driven position focused on engaging senior decision-makers within medium to large UK organisations to secure qualified appointments for our field sales consultants.
You will be responsible for researching target organisations, initiating outbound conversations, and positioning our services in a compelling and credible manner. Success in this role requires confidence, resilience, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate with a high level of autonomy.
The responsibilities will include but not be limited to: –
Identify and research prospective client organisations across key target sectors
Engage senior-level decision-makers (e.g. Finance Directors, Procurement Heads, Sustainability Leads) via phone, email, and LinkedIn
Generate high-quality, qualified appointments for the field sales team
Build and manage a consistent pipeline of opportunities
Clearly articulate the value of Businesswise Solutions’ services in energy procurement, cost reduction, and sustainability
Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline within CRM (HubSpot)
Work collaboratively with marketing and sales teams to align outreach with campaigns and strategic priorities
Take ownership of personal performance against targets, demonstrating accountability and initiative
Contribute to team feedback loops to continuously improve messaging, targeting, and conversion rates
Stay informed on industry trends, energy markets, and sustainability developments.
Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential:
Previous experience in a B2B sales, business development, or appointment-setting role
Proven track record of working towards and achieving targets
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders
Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach
Excellent telephone manner with strong objection-handling ability
Strong research and analytical skills to identify high-value opportunities
Commercial awareness and ability to understand client challenges quickly
Resilience and persistence in a competitive, fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
Strong organisational and time management skills
Desire to learn, develop, and progress within a growing business
Desirable:
Experience within energy, utilities, or professional services sectors
Familiarity with CRM systems (preferably HubSpot)
Experience in a high-performance, KPI-driven environment
What we offer
Training and development opportunities
Company pension
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
4pm finish on Friday
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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