Business Development Manager

<p><b>Business Development Manager</b></p> <p><b>Salary:</b> £54,000 + 10-15% annual performance bonus<br /> <b>Location:</b> Belfast.<br /> <b>Contract:</b> Full-Time Permanent (37 hours per week)</p> <p><b>Working Hours:</b><br /> Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00 Friday 08:30-16:30<br /> (Flexibility required for events and engagement activity)</p> <p><b>The Role</b><br /> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p> <p>Develop and deliver sales strategies across key sectors to meet company and regulatory targets</p> <p>Lead, coach and manage a multi disciplinary Business Development team to drive performance and engagement</p> <p>Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, trade partners and key stakeholders</p> <p>Represent the organisation at external meetings, trade events and industry forums</p> <p>Support the delivery of government funded energy schemes and customer incentive programmes</p> <p>Work closely with Marketing and Communications to support lead generation and targeted campaigns</p> <p><b>About You</b></p> <p>Minimum 5 years' experience in a business development role</p> <p>At least 3 years' experience managing teams and reporting to senior management</p> <p>Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills</p> <p>Proven ability to analyse markets and identify growth opportunities</p> <p>Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work outside core hours</p> <p>Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis (no visa sponsorship)</p> <p> Experience in energy, utilities or a regulated environment is desirable. </p> <p><b>Benefits</b></p> <p>Enhanced contributory pension and life assurance</p> <p>20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays (plus long service days)</p> <p>Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay</p> <p>Health & wellbeing support and Cycle to Work Scheme</p> <p>Free onsite parking and annual salary reviews</p> <p>Company car etc </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Interested?</b></p> <p>Apply now or contact Patricia at Apple Recruitment for a confidential discussion.</p> <p><b>Closing Date:</b> 21 st May 2026 at midnight.</p> <p>Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>If this role isn't quite right for you but you would like to look for a new opportunity, please get in contact with us.</p> <p> </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KmGIYyL1tv6L1GYjzfTimN4DqQK1UN78u" width="0" height="0" />