Leep Utilities
EHV Business Development Manager
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Department: EHV Business Development
Reports to: Head of Strategic Sales
Salary: £45K to £88k (OTE) + £5K Car Allowance
Location: Remote - (based in Reading or Salford, occasional office Attendance required)
The Opportunity
Are you a commercially driven Business Development professional with experience across the NAV, IDNO, or DNO markets? This is an exciting opportunity to join Leep Utilities as an EHV Business Development Manager, helping us grow our network adoption portfolio across EHV connections including data centres, BESS, residential, commercial, and mixed use developments.
Leep Utilities is a UK-based last-mile multi-utility company working in partnership with developers, landowners, and project delivery partners. We provide network adoption for electricity, water, and wastewater and heat networks, and we own and operate regulated and non-regulated networks. With an IDNO licence, Ofwat-approved NAV services, and backing from Ancala Partners LLP, we deliver value through innovation, transparency, and a customer-centric approach.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Sales, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting through to operational handover. You’ll build strong relationships with developers, ICPs, SLPs, utility consultants, and other key stakeholders, converting opportunities into commercially robust wins while working closely with Marketing, Business Development, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and developing relationships with developers, ICPs, SLPs, and utility consultants, both new and existing.
- Building out the sales pipeline through prospecting and networking, including BESS and other EHV opportunities.
- Working with the wider Business Development team to develop sales and marketing growth strategies and plans.
- Negotiating with business owners, directors, finance, procurement, and energy managers to maximize commercial terms.
- Managing the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting through to operations handover.
- Working closely with the operations team to understand client requirements and identify potential project delivery solutions.
- Attending seminars, conferences, and events where appropriate.
- Using social media platforms to help build Leep brand awareness.
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About You
- Previous sales experience and understanding of the NAV, IDNO, or DNO markets.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Confident using Microsoft 365 and Dynamics suite of applications.
- Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and creative skills.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines.
- Strong sales and negotiation techniques.
- Solid knowledge of electrical and water networks.
- Awareness of commercial risk and experience of mitigating risks.
- A flexible approach to travel, work location, and hours.
What We Offer
At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong, collaborative, and supportive culture.
Our benefits include:
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- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Car allowance
- Commission scheme, eligible after probation.
- Company pension plan.
- Health Cash plan through Westfield Health.
- Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme.
- Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party, and individual team socials.
- Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities.
The initial closing date for applications is 1 September 2026. However, we may extend the closing date if required or close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Our Values
At the forefront of everything we do:
- Safety
- Customer Promise
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Respect
- Flexibility
Equal Opportunities
Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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