Business Development Manager at Leep Utilities in Reading, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

client relations

sales pipeline

prospecting

negotiations

brand awareness

network adoption

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll grow our network adoption portfolio by building strong client relationships and converting opportunities into commercially robust wins. You’ll be accountable for the end‑to‑end sales process, from prospecting to operational handover, collaborating closely with Marketing, Business Development and Operations to lead opportunities into successful projects.

Working closely with operations team to understand client requirements and potential solutions for project delivery.
Use of social media platforms to help Leep brand awareness.
Working with the wider Business Development (BD) team to develop sales and marketing growth strategies and plans.
Manage end-to-end sales process, from prospecting through to operations handover.
Building and developing relationships with Developers, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Self-Lay Providers (SLP) and M&E consultants both new and existing.
Accountable for building out the sales pipeline through prospecting and networking.
Negotiating with Business Owners/Directors/Finance/Procurement/Energy Managers to maximise commercial terms.
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate.

Requirements

microsoft office

sales

nav/idno/dno

electrical

risk management

communication

IT skills, competent in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong sales and negotiation techniques
Previous sales experience and understanding of the NAV/IDNO/DNO market
A solid knowledge in electrical & water networks
The ability to build relationships with people at all levels and manage stakeholders
Awareness of commercial risk and experience of mitigating risks
Strong problem-solving and creative skills
An ability to stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

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.

Salary: up to £55k DOE pending experience

Company pension plan
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
A flexible approach to travel, work location and hours
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Car allowance
Commission scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

April 2017

Founded

The company was established as a joint venture supported by infrastructure investors Ancala and Peel Group.

150,000+

Connections

Expanded from 2,000 connections at launch to over 150,000 multi-utility connections across the UK.

£50M+

Revenue

Achieved revenue exceeding £50 million through inflation-linked infrastructure contracts.

1st

Water Network

Became the UK's largest NAV water network operator after acquiring SSE Water.

Operates on iconic developments like MediaCityUK, Battersea Power Station and Canada Water.
Provides last-mile adoption for electricity (including EHV), water, heat and cooling networks.
Launched a specialist extra-high-voltage team to serve data centres and high-consumption users.
Expanded into southern UK with offices in Reading and Salford to support regional growth.

Culture + Values

300+

Networks Managed

Operate multi-utility services across a diverse range of utilities including electricity, water, and heating.

150,000+

Active Connections

Serve a significant number of active or contracted connections across various utilities.

Committed to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles throughout the business
Prioritise environmental sustainability, social responsibility and robust governance practices to drive long-term value
Deliver reliable, scalable network adoption solutions with transparency, flexibility and expert support
Operate full-spectrum multi-utility services tailored to client needs in electricity, water, wastewater, heating, cooling

Environment + Sustainability

300+ Networks

Utility Network Portfolio

Managing a large portfolio of utility networks ensuring efficient and sustainable service delivery.

150K+ Connections

Successfully Connected Homes

Providing extensive low-carbon heating and cooling solutions across a wide network of connections.

ESG policy is a core guiding value and strategic decision‑making framework
Operate and manage low‑carbon heat networks, e.g., MediaCityUK decentralised energy centre recognised by BREEAM
Support delivery of non‑fossil fuel, low‑carbon heating and cooling solutions aligned with UK decarbonisation standards
As part of their ESG commitments, they’ve acquired SSE’s water/wastewater networks (2019) to expand low‑carbon capacity

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available or data‑driven DEI strategy or gender metrics found in current disclosures

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About Us

Role

Description

client relations

sales pipeline

prospecting

negotiations

brand awareness

network adoption

Working closely with operations team to understand client requirements and potential solutions for project delivery.
Use of social media platforms to help Leep brand awareness.
Working with the wider Business Development (BD) team to develop sales and marketing growth strategies and plans.
Manage end-to-end sales process, from prospecting through to operations handover.
Building and developing relationships with Developers, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Self-Lay Providers (SLP) and M&E consultants both new and existing.
Accountable for building out the sales pipeline through prospecting and networking.
Negotiating with Business Owners/Directors/Finance/Procurement/Energy Managers to maximise commercial terms.
Attend seminars, conferences and events where appropriate.

Requirements

microsoft office

sales

nav/idno/dno

electrical

risk management

communication

IT skills, competent in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong sales and negotiation techniques
Previous sales experience and understanding of the NAV/IDNO/DNO market
A solid knowledge in electrical & water networks
The ability to build relationships with people at all levels and manage stakeholders
Awareness of commercial risk and experience of mitigating risks
Strong problem-solving and creative skills
An ability to stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Salary: up to £55k DOE pending experience

Company pension plan
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
A flexible approach to travel, work location and hours
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Car allowance
Commission scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

April 2017

Founded

The company was established as a joint venture supported by infrastructure investors Ancala and Peel Group.

150,000+

Connections

Expanded from 2,000 connections at launch to over 150,000 multi-utility connections across the UK.

£50M+

Revenue

Achieved revenue exceeding £50 million through inflation-linked infrastructure contracts.

1st

Water Network

Became the UK's largest NAV water network operator after acquiring SSE Water.

Operates on iconic developments like MediaCityUK, Battersea Power Station and Canada Water.
Provides last-mile adoption for electricity (including EHV), water, heat and cooling networks.
Launched a specialist extra-high-voltage team to serve data centres and high-consumption users.
Expanded into southern UK with offices in Reading and Salford to support regional growth.

Culture + Values

300+

Networks Managed

Operate multi-utility services across a diverse range of utilities including electricity, water, and heating.

150,000+

Active Connections

Serve a significant number of active or contracted connections across various utilities.

Committed to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles throughout the business
Prioritise environmental sustainability, social responsibility and robust governance practices to drive long-term value
Deliver reliable, scalable network adoption solutions with transparency, flexibility and expert support
Operate full-spectrum multi-utility services tailored to client needs in electricity, water, wastewater, heating, cooling

Environment + Sustainability

300+ Networks

Utility Network Portfolio

Managing a large portfolio of utility networks ensuring efficient and sustainable service delivery.

150K+ Connections

Successfully Connected Homes

Providing extensive low-carbon heating and cooling solutions across a wide network of connections.

ESG policy is a core guiding value and strategic decision‑making framework
Operate and manage low‑carbon heat networks, e.g., MediaCityUK decentralised energy centre recognised by BREEAM
Support delivery of non‑fossil fuel, low‑carbon heating and cooling solutions aligned with UK decarbonisation standards
As part of their ESG commitments, they’ve acquired SSE’s water/wastewater networks (2019) to expand low‑carbon capacity

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available or data‑driven DEI strategy or gender metrics found in current disclosures

Articles

Our Work

Careers

About Us