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Sustainable Energy First

Business Development Executive

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Sustainable Energy First

Energy and sustainability consultancy solving complex energy management and decarbonisation challenges for large estates

Drive new business by cold‑calling, qualifying leads and booking appointments.
12 days ago ago
£26,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
151 Employees
Service Specialisms
Bureau management
Renewable energy and carbon trading
Site infrastructure
Compliance and net zero
Revenue recovery
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Sustainability
Carbon Reporting
Decarbonisation
Energy Efficiency
Gas Procurement
Electricity Procurement
Water Procurement
Role

Description

prospect identification
outbound calls
appointment booking
opportunity generation
business development
energy sales

In this role you'll play a key role in driving new business by identifying and nurturing prospects, making high-volume outbound calls, and booking quality appointments for our corporate sales team—turning conversations into opportunities and helping fuel growth with large energy users.

Requirements

crm
outbound calling
lead qualification
customer focus
communication
target driven

🏠 Hybrid working - you must be able to commute to our Fulwood, Preston office 2 days per week

  • Customer-focused approach, with the ability to build rapport and long-term relationships.
  • Experience in outbound calling or telesales, ideally in a B2B environment.
  • Commercial awareness, particularly around energy markets or corporate sales (preferred but not essential).
  • CRM proficiency, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage prospect pipelines effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, especially over the phone, with the ability to engage and influence decision-makers.
  • Target-driven mindset, with a proven ability to meet or exceed appointment booking and conversion goals.
  • Ability to identify and qualify leads, nurturing them through to appointment stage.

Benefits

⛹🏽 Gym contribution

🩺 Private Medical Insurance

💷 Salary: £26,000 per annum plus commission

🌴 Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + 🥳 your birthday off

💰 Long service awards

🐣 Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave

🏥 Simply Health

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

£13.8m Turnover
2024 Revenue
The company achieved an annual turnover of £13.8 million in 2024.
£8bn Client Spend
Annual Energy Management
The company manages over £8 billion in client energy spend annually.
25 Years Heritage
Industry Experience
The company has a 25-year history of expertise in energy management and consulting.
2023 B Corp Certification
Social and Environmental Impact
Certified as a B Corporation in 2023, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.
  • Founded in 1997 as BiU to tackle energy management issues across large commercial estates, evolving into today’s consultancy powerhouse
  • Privately backed by Beech Tree Private Equity and Qualitas Funds, with a growth-oriented buy-out in 2024 including acquisition of Inenco
  • Operates from the UK, helping businesses manage energy procurement, revenue recovery, infrastructure, compliance and net-zero strategies
  • Specialises in energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, compliance/net-zero planning, site infrastructure and revenue recovery
  • Distinctive trajectory: rebrand in 2022, then rapid expansion—PE backing and industry consolidation
  • Known for award-winning content and thought leadership, recently winning ‘Best Content Series’ at 2025 UK Content & PR Awards

Culture + Values

  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Customer-Centricity

Environment + Sustainability

Net zero by 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal.
  • Strong commitment to renewable energy solutions
  • Focus on reducing carbon footprint
  • Support for green building technologies
  • Emphasis on sustainable energy practices in every project

Inclusion & Diversity

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