Business Development Manager

Crown Energy is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in gas, electric and/or water infrastructure to join our team.This is a hands-on commercial role combining business development, client relationship management and project coordination. You'll identify and secure new opportunities while managing utility infrastructure projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to delivery and completion.Working across gas, electricity and water infrastructure, you'll support clients with new connections, diversions and multi-utility requirements, acting as a key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.You'll work closely with developers, contractors, network operators, utility providers and internal teams to develop solutions that are commercially sound, technically accurate and delivered effectively.What you'll be doingIdentifying and securing new business opportunities across gas, electric and water infrastructureDeveloping a
strong pipeline of new and existing client opportunitiesManaging projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to completionUnderstanding client requirements and coordinating appropriate utility infrastructure solutionsLiaising with developers, contractors, ICPs, DNOs, IDNOs, water authorities and other industry stakeholdersPreparing and managing quotations, project updates and client communicationsActing as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycleCoordinating with internal teams to support safe, efficient and timely project deliveryBuilding and developing long-term client relationshipsMonitoring market activity, industry developments and competitor activity to identify new opportunitiesMaintaining accurate customer, project and sales pipeline information within our CRM systemWorking towards agreed revenue, sales and business growth targetsWhat we're looking forWe're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:Proven experience within gas,
electric and/or water infrastructure in a business development, commercial, account management or project management capacityA strong understanding of utility infrastructure projects, including new connections, diversions, multi-utility projects and/or network coordinationExperience working with ICPs, DNOs, IDNOs, contractors, developers, water authorities or utility providersThe ability to understand technical project requirements and communicate them clearly to both commercial and operational stakeholdersStrong commercial awareness, negotiation and client relationship management skillsExcellent organisational and project coordination abilitiesConfidence managing multiple opportunities and projects at different stagesExperience using Microsoft Word, Excel, CRM systems and project tracking toolsA proactive, commercially focused and results-driven approachWhy join Crown Energy?Competitive base salaryProfit-based commission structureGenuine career progression opportunitiesA supportive,
ambitious and forward-thinking teamThe opportunity to play a key role in Crown Energy's continued growthA varied role combining commercial development, client management and utility project delivery #J-18808-Ljbffr