EDF UK

energy

BusinessDeveloper

London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Business Developer at EDF UK. Skills: sales, business development, client relationships, lead generation, onsite generation portfolio. Build and maintain relationships with clients and strategic partners. Develop new leads and progress opportunities through the sales pipeline”

What You'll Achieve.

accelerate a net zero future by growing our onsite generation portfolio; help businesses cut carbon and reduce costs; making the net zero future happen faster for the UK and Ireland; improve sales performance; support business growth; deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy by 2035

Industry & Context.

energy
Problems you'll solve

Analytical mindset; data‑driven approach

Eligibility Requirements

travel to meet clients or attend industry events when required, hybrid based from our Cardinal Place office in London, with travel to meet clients or attend events as required, May also visit our #Cardiff, #Edenbridge, #Edinburgh or #Durham offices depending on business needs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in sales or business development with a track record of commercial success, Understand onsite energy technologies and the wider energy market, Confident communicating with clients, analysing data and building relationships, Degree in business, engineering, renewable energy or similar, Experience in sales and business development, Knowledge of onsite energy technologies and market dynamics, communication, negotiation and presentation skills, Analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach, Ability to build and maintain productive relationships

What You'll Do.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and strategic partners

Develop new leads and progress opportunities through the sales pipeline

Support the preparation of budgets

forecasts and sales performance reports

Monitor and respond to tenders

Work with internal EDF teams to align on sales strategies

Track market trends and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities

Represent EDF Power Solutions at events to support business growth

build client relationships

shape opportunities from first conversation through to FID

developing new opportunities and progressing them through the sales cycle

respond to customer needs

stay close to market trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with colleagues to improve sales performance; collaborate with wider EDF teams to pursue joint opportunities; Work with internal EDF teams to align on sales strategies

Communication Scope

communication; negotiation; presentation skills

Full Job Description

Our Business Developer role is an opportunity to help accelerate a net zero future by growing our onsite generation portfolio. You will build strong client relationships, develop new leads and shape opportunities from first conversation through to FID. The Opportunity We deliver onsite generation and behind-the-meter energy solutions that help businesses cut carbon and reduce costs. As part of EDF, we bring deep expertise, strong partnerships and a commitment to making the net zero future happen faster for the UK and Ireland. You will be a key member of our sales and business development team for our Solar C&I part of the business, where you will be responsible for developing new opportunities and progressing them through the sales cycle. You will attend events, build a strong pipeline and work closely with colleagues to improve sales performance. You will monitor tenders, respond to customer needs and collaborate with wider EDF teams to pursue joint opportunities. You will stay close to market trends and travel to meet clients or attend industry events when required. Location: This role is hybrid based from our Cardinal Place office in London, with travel to meet clients or attend events as required. You may also visit our #Cardiff, #Edenbridge, #Edinburgh or #Durham offices depending on business needs. Closing Date: 25th of May 2026 Who you are You have experience in sales or business development with a track record of commercial success. You understand onsite energy technologies and the wider energy market. You are confident communicating with clients, analysing data and building strong relationships. * Degree in business, engineering, renewable energy or similar * Experience in sales and business development * Knowledge of onsite energy technologies and market dynamics * Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills * Analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach * Ability to build and maintain productive relationships What you’ll be doing * Build a

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