Business Development Lead - Networks

at  Octopus Energy Group

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change.
Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.
We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.
As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation we are looking for a Business Development Lead to help drive the growth of our Network Intelligence product offering, increasing our presence and pipeline with electricity system operators. We envisage the ‘Business Development Lead’ taking on responsibility for generating, nurturing and closing deals across European markets, alongside managing and expanding presence with the existing customer base
You will be empowered to help at every level of our organisation; working collaboratively with our senior leadership and management teams, and across our business development, delivery and technical teams to design and deliver customer oriented propositions that exponentially grow our client base and market share.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU THEN WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone

• Develop and deliver new leads through your own pre-existing network
• Develop and deliver new leads through inbound and outbound channels
• Develop and deliver excellent in person and remote pitches, which have clearly defined value proposition and show an in depth understanding our our solution, power markets and how we solves customer needs
• Manage and develop existing customer relationships, through regular account reviews
• Ability coordinate internal team members (and when required ‘self respond’ to formal tenders) such as RFI’s and RFP’s
• Identify and develop valuable key stakeholder relationships with potential customers and in turn, influence decision making process
• Work with all functions within KrakenFlex to ensure that you are pitching the ‘latest and greatest’ our platform has to offer and utilise SME’s in the sales process to enhance market and technical value propositions
• Work with management and executive teams to develop our customer proposition, ensuring value creation for the business and outstanding satisfaction for the customer
• Prepare and present new business performance / forecast reports defining action plans to improve number of deals closing and annual recurring revenue
• Take existing pricing models and tailor them based on your understanding of the prospects needs to create optimal commercial proposals
• Lead contract negotiations, through to close
• Proactively lead business opportunities without close supervision or hand holding