Business Development Director (Midlands / Chester - York)
Good Energy
Company Overview
Good Energy Group PLC
Chippenham, United Kingdom
1999
Approximately 70 employees (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Revenue figures for 2023 are not disclosed, but the company previously served 72,250 electricity customers and 43,000 gas customers as of June 2016 (source: wikipedia.org).
What They Do
Good Energy is a pioneering British renewable energy company that focuses on decentralized energy solutions. The company supplies 100% renewable electricity to homes and businesses through long-term power purchase agreements with over 2,500 independent UK generators, ensuring that every customer unit is backed by equivalent renewable production (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Their services extend beyond energy retailing to include the administration of the UK's largest voluntary Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program, which supports over 180,000 microgenerators exporting power (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Additionally, Good Energy is involved in the installation of solar panels, home batteries, heat pumps, and EV charging infrastructure, catering to a growing market of residential and small business customers seeking sustainable energy solutions (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Their innovative platform, Piclo, launched in partnership with Open Utility, facilitates peer-to-peer renewable energy trading, further enhancing their commitment to decentralized energy (source: wikipedia.org). As the only B Corp certified home energy supplier in the UK, Good Energy stands out for its ethical sourcing and support for small-scale solar initiatives (source: bcorporation.net).
Projects & Track Record
Good Energy has a notable history of impactful projects in the renewable energy sector. One of their significant achievements includes the repowering of the Delabole wind farm in Cornwall in 2010, which was the UK's first commercial wind farm, originally established in 1991. This project was financed through an £11.8 million package, showcasing Good Energy's commitment to advancing renewable technologies (source: wikipedia.org). In 2014, the company invested £500,000 in Tidal Lagoon Power for the proposed Swansea Bay tidal scheme, although this project was later deemed unviable by the government in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, Good Energy pioneered the UK's first homeowner solar export payment scheme in 2004, which significantly influenced the national FIT rollout in 2010, leading to the installation of 850,000 systems totaling 5 GW capacity by 2019 (source: goodenergy.co.uk). While the company has sold its wind and solar generation portfolio in 2022, it continues to source energy from over 2,000-2,500 distributed generators, maintaining a strong presence in the renewable energy landscape (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
In recent years, Good Energy has achieved significant milestones, including its B Corporation certification in July 2024, making it the only certified UK home energy supplier. This certification reflects the company's commitment to governance, ethics, and transparency, scoring 15.6 in these areas (source: bcorporation.net). The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024, marking a quarter-century of contributions to the renewable energy sector, including administering over 180,000 FIT sites and expanding its installation services for solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Additionally, on 27 January 2025, Good Energy announced an acquisition agreement with Dubai-based Esyasoft for £99.4 million, pending completion, which could further enhance its market position (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also been actively involved in discussions around policy shifts towards clean power by 2030, aligning its operations with national energy goals (source: wikipedia.org).
Working There
Good Energy offers a variety of roles focused on green careers, including positions in energy supply, customer service, installations (solar, batteries, heat pumps, EV charging), and FIT administration. The company emphasizes its commitment to tackling climate change and promotes a culture of purpose-driven work beyond profit (source: goodenergy.co.uk). Most hiring occurs at their headquarters in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with no other office locations specified for recruitment (source: wikipedia.org). Good Energy's culture is characterized by a focus on community engagement and transparency, as evidenced by their B Corp status, which includes mission-locked governance and a commitment to sustainability reporting (source: goodenergy.co.uk). While specific employee benefits are not detailed in public records, the company promotes a supportive environment for innovation and customer management tools (source: goodenergy.co.uk).
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Job Description
As Business Development Director for Good Energy, you will drive strategic growth across the medium to large commercial sector, leading sales for our solar and energy storage solutions and development of key partner relationships.
You will be a hunter-originator by inclination, enjoying time out in the field with clients and engage directly your customers to deliver the optimal outcomes that meet their business objectives. You'll oversee the full offering, from system design, technology selection, and installation through to operations, maintenance, and a growing suite of value-added services, including energy export and flexibility solutions.
Responsibilities
- Sales Strategy, Pipeline Growth and Target Setting: build the Good Energy commercial sales strategies, and plans, agreeing annual targets with the Services Sales Director
- Delivery of Sales Targets: Optimise the achievement of commercial solar sales targets
- Propositions Development: Collaborate with the Services Sales Director to shape and influence the propositions/products and services we offer commercial customers
- Prospecting: Identify new customers through your network, relationships and industry events. This will include on site F2F customer engagement across the UK.
- Lead Conversion: Respond to inbound commercial leads generated by our marketing activity.
- Customer Relationships: Manage relationships with prospects, guiding them through the complexities of commercial solar, from initial discussions to successful installations.
- Design over-sight: Ensure solar system designs sold, are optimal for the customer, and to ensure quality, health and safety and efficiency / margin targets, are met
- Post-Sale Support: Collaborate with the Operations teams to ensure a smooth installation process, provide exceptional post sale support and maximise further work referrals.
- Brand Ambassador: Champion the Good Energy brand and Services propositions at customer facing events as required.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for a driven and strategic sales professional with a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record in selling solar and storage solutions to commercial clients. You'll combine strong communication skills with a collaborative approach, working closely with internal teams and external partners to make complex technical information clear and compelling.
Confident in overcoming challenges and building trust, you'll focus on achieving sales targets while maintaining a healthy, high-quality pipeline of opportunities. You'll work closely with the Services Sales Director to shape and execute strategic growth plans, aligning sales activity with the wider business vision and long-term commercial objectives. You and a small group of peers will drive the delivery of sales targets, market position, relationships, and our sector leadership.
Your base of Operations: Office, warehouse, and beyond
Our head office is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with additional offices and warehouses in Lincoln, Ringwood (Hampshire), and Kent. For this role, we're looking for candidates based nationwide. The position will involve some travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Our working hours are 37.5 a week, Monday - Friday.
Benefits you can rely on
???? Holiday: 25 days holiday and bank holidays, rising to 29 with long service recognition. Plus a gifted day off for your birthday and the the option to buy more twice a year.
???? 20% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
??? Life assurance: 6% cash lump sum for your family or next of kin - giving you peace of mind.
???? Discounted gym membership.
???? Health: Employer funded Health Cash Plan, being able to claim back on expenses such as prescriptions, massages, dentist etc.
???? Savings: Discounts across our services and products, including renewable energy, solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps.
???? Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
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About the role
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
- Chippenham, United Kingdom
- Kent, United Kingdom
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Proven track record in sales, particularly in solar and storage solutions.
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