Businesswise Solutions
Business Development Executive
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Inspired
Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change.
Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will identify and research target potential clients and play a key role in driving business growth. You will be responsible for engaging with high-level decision-makers within medium to large UK businesses to set up meetings and support our sales consultants throughout the sales process.
This role is based in Nelson, Lancashire, and will require at 3 days per week in the office as part of a hybrid working policy, with two days spent working from home.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Engage with business leaders through phone, email, and social media to set up meetings
- Maintain a consistent level of outreach activity to drive leads and opportunities for the sales team - this isn't boiler room type stuff where we're expecting hundreds of phone calls every day, more like 30, well-researched, well-prepared contact points
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify and qualify leads, and provide support throughout the sales process
- Monitor and track sales activity and results using CRM tools
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in business development
- 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 Experience Requirements
Essential:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in telesales, business development, lead generation or customer facing sales
- Proficiency in CRM and other sales and marketing tools
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Previous knowledge/experience working within energy, utilities or sustainability sectors
- Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM prospecting tools or sales intelligence platforms
What we offer
- Training and development opportunities
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location