At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Sales & Business Development Advisor who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
Purpose of this role
To support the Sales teams and Tendering function to help build long-term, loyal relationships with Power On customers. This will be by generating new sales opportunities that will lead to quotes and confirmed scheme sales by calling prospective customers.
Your key responsibilities are
Build relationships with external & internal customers and offer excellent customer service throughout the process, from initial contact to responding to post sales query.
Seek opportunities to maximise the sales potential for Power On and wider BUUK group.
Generate new company leads & new quote requests from clients interested in Power On services.
Make follow up calls to any sales campaigns led by the Group and gain commitment to close each lead to a conclusion.
Monitor, control and expediate all project leads within parameters agreed with the BDMs and National Sales Manager(s). This includes any leads /quotes on hold or paused.
Respond timely to customer enquiries and support the sales team in developing sales leads.
Operate as a key point of contact between Power On, our client base, and other Group organisations.
Build and maintain a database of potential and existing customers.
Ensure that information contained in this database reflects relevant and current market intelligence, including intelligence around business gained or lost.
Build a close working relationship with other departments in Power On.
Recognise the business benefit of cultivating such relationships.
Qualifications
GCSE level / grade C or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of working within a sales/lead generating environment.
Abilities/Skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office software.
Strong customer focus.
Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Creative and enquiring mind, and a natural appetite to think laterally.
Organisational ability and sound time management.
Desirable
Utilities experience.
Business acumen and ‘political’ awareness.
Lead generation experience.
What can you expect from us
At least the cost of living pay increase every year
Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
Hybrid working for eligible roles
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
#Poweron
What's the best thing about BUUK?
We asked our people.
From the supportive culture and opportunities to grow, to the great friends and chocolate brownies, our people tell us what they love most about working at BUUK.
We all matter.
Find out about our supportive culture.
Hear how our shared sense of mutual respect and belonging underpins out culture and supports us all.