Business Development Manager - Renewable Energy
hace 17 horas
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an engineering background and a passion for turning technical expertise into meaningful commercial success? Do you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and owning the full journey from first conversation through to deal closure? Looking for a role where you’ll have real influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape growth within an innovative, forward‑thinking engineering and software business? Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, Newcastle‑based engineering and software specialist, as they look to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support the next phase of their growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a technically brilliant, values‑driven organisation operating at the forefront of offshore wind and engineering innovation . The Ro leAs Business Development Manager, you’ll sit within a small but high‑impact Commercial Team, working closely with senior leadership to identify, develop, and close revenue‑generating opportunitie s.You’ll take ownership of sales across subscription‑based engineering software, bespoke consultancy services, and collaborative R&D and innovation projects. This role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and will suit someone who enjoys having responsibility, influence, and variet y.You’ll be trusted to use your initiative, contribute ideas, and help shape both commercial strategy and market positioning, while working collaboratively with technical, marketing, and leadership team s.You’ll also build a deep understanding of the offshore wind value chain, industry challenges, and market trends, using that insight to prioritise and pursue the most valuable opportunities – both in the UK and globall y. Key Responsibilit • iesIdentifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities across software subscriptions, consultancy, and innovation proje, • ctsBuilding and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with clients and industry stakehold, • ersOwning proposals from concept through to submission and contract agreem, • entAdvising on pricing, commercial structures, and payment terms to balance client needs and profitabil, • ityWorking closely with senior leadership during contract negotiation, including identifying when legal input is requi, • redManaging and maintaining accurate CRM records to track pipelines, key accounts, and opportunit, • iesUsing market insight, customer feedback, and industry trends to inform commercial strategy and product developm, • entRepresenting the business at conferences, webinars, and industry events, including presentations and panel discussi, • onsSupporting marketing activity, including campaigns, proposals, thought‑leadership content, and sector position, • ingIdentifying new markets, sectors, products, and services to drive long‑term gro, • wthWhere required, supporting delivery of consultancy or R&D projects using relevant technical expert ise About YouEssent • ial:Proven Business Development or commercial experience within a SaaS or time‑based consultancy environ, • mentStrong engineering background with expertise relevant to offshore wind or complex engineering sys, • temsCommercially astute with a demonstrable track record of closing deals and meeting revenue tar, • getsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non‑technical audie, • ncesStrong relationship‑builder with a broad, relevant industry net, • workConfident negotiator with experience of contracts, pricing structures, and IP considerat, • ionsAnalytical, strategic, and evidence‑driven in decision‑ma, • kingAble to lead, influence, and bring colleagues along with a shared, • planComfortable working in a small, growing organisation where roles can ev olveDesira • ble:Experience securing innovation or research fun, • dingHubSpot or similar CRM experi, • enceUnderstanding of model‑based engineering princi, • plesAdditional language skills relevant to international offshore wind mar, • ketsPostgraduate qualifica tionAttributes & Behavi • oursProfessional, approachable, and confident with a wide range of stakehol, • dersCollaborative, proactive, and solutions‑foc, • usedComfortable working independently while contributing fully to a team environ, • mentHighly organised with excellent attention to de, • tailCommitted to continuous learning and self‑develop, • mentAble to quickly grasp complex engineering topics and communicate them cle, • arlyAligned with values of integrity, trust, fairness, and excell enceWhat’s on O • fferSalary between £35,000 – £50,000, depending on experi, • enceNewcastle‑based role with national and international expo, • sureGenuine autonomy and influence within a growing busi, • nessSupportive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environ, • mentOpportunity to work at the cutting edge of offshore wind and engineering innova tion If this role is something that would be of interest to you, then please reach out, we look forward to hearing from you!