Business Development Manager

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  The Centrica New Business and Net Zero team is seeking an outstanding and deeply customer focused individual to take on a Business Development Manager role in our Net Zero Business Development Team.   We are looking for an individual who has the skills and attributes to be a brilliant Business Development professional and is also is also looking for the opportunity to work with an established team and develop over time into a bigger role. Whilst your Business development experience may be gained within other industries or products, it is essential that you bring the desire to win work, hunger to achieve, and bags of energy and enthusiasm. You will be part of a team of business development professionals focused on growing the Net Zero Business and products. These include a range of products and services to help take us towards decarbonising our homes, businesses and our world, with an organisation who have an enviable brand name behind us. About the role: Support clients and teams with Net Zero strategies and solutions. Grow existing accounts and convert new business opportunities. Manage a sales pipeline and deliver against targets. Create customer account plans and identify growth areas. Leverage Centrica, and British Gas brands to influence clients. Share market insights to shape strategy. Represent British Gas Zero professionally and uphold brand values. Enhance online presence (website, LinkedIn) and marketing reach. Promote net zero projects and capabilities internally and externally. Support deployment of Centrica/Hive/DSR technologies. Ensure business readiness across compliance, ops, and delivery. Collaborate with wider Centrica teams to expand renewables offer. Align bids and contracts with operational delivery. Attend events and panels to boost visibility. Use Salesforce and other tools to track activity and value. Here what we’re looking for: Exposure to Business development activity - preferably within a Non-food multi-channel retail environment Ability to effectively manage relationships, including with 3rd parties - bringing an obsession for excellent customer service and nurturing exceptional business growth Ability to deliver results to target, as an individual and within a team Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving dynamic market environment Confidence to influence and engage, building relationships with key stakeholders Organised with strong planning capabilities Able to identify problems and develop practical solutions Customer focused An ability to interpret data to make decisions Role model positive ways of working Able to bring transferable skills and apply these to the business development role Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.