Business Development Manager – Commercial Solar PV
Build Recruitment
Business Development Manager – Commercial Solar PV
Location: Southern Region (Hybrid – Field-based & Remote)
Salary: £50k £5k Car allowance Uncapped Commission (OTE £100,000 Proven)
Commission – 5% paid on margin – established operating supply chain with margins between 40-60%
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive commercial solar PV sales across the Southern region. This is a closing-focused role, engaging with C-suite and senior decision-makers to deliver tailored renewable energy solutions to commercial clients.
You’ll be working with warm, pre-qualified appointments booked for you, allowing you to focus on what you do best: building trust, pitching at board level, and closing high-value deals. The role is a mix of on-the-road client meetings and remote consultations.
Key Responsibilities
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Attend warm, qualified appointments with commercial clients across the Southern region
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Pitch commercial solar PV solutions to C-suite executives, directors, and senior stakeholders
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Manage the full sales cycle from discovery and proposal through to contract close
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Develop compelling, value-led business cases aligned with client ESG, financial, and energy goals
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Work closely with design, technical, and delivery teams to ensure accurate proposals and smooth handovers
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Maintain a strong pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and CRM updates
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Stay up to date with industry trends, incentives, and commercial solar PV developments
About You
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Proven experience closing deals in commercial solar PV, renewable energy, or related B2B infrastructure sectors
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Confident pitching and negotiating at C-suite / board level
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Strong consultative selling skills with a track record of closing high-value contracts
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Comfortable working autonomously across a large territory
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Commercially sharp, credible, and able to simplify complex technical solutions for senior audiences
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Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
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Warm appointments booked for you – no cold prospecting
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Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
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Hybrid working: a balance of client-facing travel and remote work
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Supportive, knowledgeable internal teams
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Opportunity to play a key role in accelerating the transition to clean energy
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing commercial solar PV business where your time is spent closing deals, not chasing leads. If you’re a polished, ambitious BDM who thrives in front of senior decision-makers and wants to make a real impact in the renewable energy space, we want to hear from you.