Energy Sales/Business Development Consultant

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Energy Sales | Business Development Consultant
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham - Hybrid after initial probation period
Salary: £(phone number removed)K
Mon-Thurs 8-5.30pm or 8.30-6pm/Fri-8.30-3pm (early finish)

My client are a specialist recruiter and are looking for ambitious, resilient and commercially minded individuals to join their friendly team as Energy Sales Consultants, with a strong focus on sales, business development and generating new client relationships. This role will be heavily focused on selling contract and permanent recruitment solutions to the energy, renewables and utilities industries. No recruitment experience required, if you can sell, build relationships, and thrive in a performance-led environment, the rest can be taught.

The role
As an Energy Sales Consultant, you'll be trained to become a full 360 consultant, with a strong emphasis on the sales and revenue-generating side of recruitment within the energy, renewables and utilities industries across the country. You'll work closely with experienced managers and top billers who will coach you 1:1 and support your development.

You'll learn how to:

Proactively win new business and develop new client relationships
Identify sales opportunities within your market
Conduct business development calls and meetings with decision-makers
Build and manage your own client portfolio
Negotiate fees, terms, and offers
Deliver against revenue and billing targets
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression.

We're particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:

B2B sales (energy, utilities, telecoms, SaaS, professional services, etc.)
Business development or account management
Outbound / phone-based sales environments
Estate agency, lettings, or property sales
Any role where you've worked to KPIs, targets, or commission You'll be a strong fit if you are:

Commercially driven and money-motivated
Confident speaking to senior stakeholders
Resilient and comfortable with rejection
Competitive, proactive, and results-focused
Keen to build a long-term career, not just a job We offer:

Clear, structured career progression based on performance
Uncapped, industry-leading commission scheme
Proven success stories including board members who started as consultants
Comprehensive sales and recruitment training
Ongoing mentoring from experienced leaders
A collaborative, high-performing culture that celebrates success Benefits
Alongside a competitive base salary and uncapped commission, you'll enjoy:

Additional Family First leave days
Early Friday finishes
Friendly, modern office environment
Bring your dog to work
International annual Christmas conferences (previous destinations include Malta, Dubai, Havana & Rio de Janeiro)
Regular socials and team events
Monthly "Spin the Wheel" rewards for exceptional performance (extra holiday, coffee treats, restaurant & experience vouchers)
Life assurance policy
Bike to Work Scheme If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me to discuss on (phone number removed).

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities

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