Due to business growth, our specialist EV entity, Plug Me In, are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and competitive Business Development Executive to join the team and help continue this growth.
The successful applicant will take ownership of and deliver ambitious sales targets while identifying prospects in target markets, proactively approaching, and getting beyond any gatekeepers to make meaningful connections. In addition, the Business Development Executive will strive to understand the customer's needs, providing knowledge and awareness to help make the transition to an EV fleet as easy as possible, while also conveying the benefits of our charging as a service subscription offer as an alternative to outright purchase.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday on a hybrid basis, whereby you will work from home but also required to travel to our Manchester office at least 2 days per week, with a salary to be discussed dependent on experience and qualifications.
Why work for Plug Me In?
- Annual Salary review
- 30 Days holiday, incremental to 33 days with yearly service (inclusive of Bank holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Become a member of our HealthShield benefits programme giving you discounts on everyday shopping, as well as claiming money back on dentist, opticians, physio appointments plus much more
- 24/7 EAP Helpline
- Free on-site car parking, including free use of electric vehicle charging points
- Ideally located in the City Centre for public transport links
- Hybrid working
- Development opportunities
- Join a striving team with a real ‘family feel’
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced target-driven Business Development specialist, who is self-motivated and able to hit the ground running helping to ensure that the business continues to grow within an extremely fast-paced environment. We are also looking for.
- Previous experience in B2B sales & cold calling, with proven sales results.
- Any experience within EV sales or knowledge of the EV market and infrastructure would be advantageous.
- Computer literate with ability to operate Adobe & Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, organisation, and administration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, and work towards strict deadlines while working under pressure.
Plug Me In is a trading division of Lowri Beck and operates alongside Calvin Capital within the Calisen Group who are a leading owner and manager of essential energy infrastructure assets, with its purpose being to accelerate the use of smarter energy for all. The world is getting smarter and striving to be greener, and at Plug Me In, we want to be part of it. We help customers drive into the future with smart EV charging solutions they can trust.
We will use the information you provide to us to assess your suitability for the role you have applied for. If you are successful, we will carry out a right to work check, background checks including global sanctions, politically exposed persons, adverse media, and basic DBS check. We also have a zero-tolerance approach to the use of alcohol and illegal drugs in the workplace therefore you may also be subject to testing.
Please note this role is being handled by our internal recruitment team and no agency support is required at this time