Corporate Business Development Manager
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The Energy Revolution 🎉
Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.
How you will Energise Our Team 🤝
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast paced, exciting Corporate Business Development Manager with huge potential to acquire market share. The role’s key objective is to ensure the acquisition of corporate customers via identifying, onboarding and building strong relationships with Corporate Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs) in the UK.
The day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
To be out in the field on a day-to-day basis, holding meetings with TPIs to secure corporate customer contracts in line with the company’s KPIs
To manage existing relationships, build new ones and proactively identify new opportunities with TPIs to ensure growth of the TPI channel
Service Corporate TPIs, from tendering larger meter points, Managing Multi Sites to working alongside commercial team to work together to ensure Valda are successful in winning opportunities presented
To monitor various reports & statistics to drive overall quality and efficiencies of TPI contracts
·To report all relevant market and TPI information to the head of business development / Sales Director
·To attend regular sales meeting in the head office and attend the office when necessary (ideally twice a week)
On occasion attend after hours client entertainment events / Hospitality
The Spark we're Looking For 🔍
A commercially driven business development professional with proven corporate sales experience and a strong track record of delivering results (energy sector experience highly desirable)
Established corporate relationships and the confidence to engage, influence, and present to senior stakeholders, including Director-level decision-makers.
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, step outside your comfort zone, and consistently meet tight deadlines
Highly organised and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple face-to-face meetings each week while effectively prioritising your workload with minimal supervision
An excellent communicator and negotiator with strong presentation skills, commercial awareness, high emotional intelligence, and solid MS Office capability (particularly Excel)
Full UK driver’s licence and the right to work in the UK (degree-level education or equivalent experience desirable)
Perks that Power Your Journey ⭐️
Competitive salary package with a basic salary of up to £43,000, on-target earnings of £60,000.
Monthly car allowance to support travel and client meetings
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more
Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%
In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards
Location & Travel: Ideally based in the Midlands, this role requires travel to our Bicester head office one day per week, attendance at TPI meetings 2–3 days per week, with the remaining time working from home. A full UK driver’s licence is essential.
If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com
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About Valda Energy
We are energy specialists for small businesses. Offering both electricity and gas, presenting a viable alternative to the current crop of energy suppliers. British-owned and based in Oxfordshire, with senior management expertise in managing and operating successful energy supply businesses in the UK.