Key Account Manager - Private Networks (HV Maintenance / HV Sales / BESS)
Location: Hybrid (Midlands or Yorkshire based)
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
About the Opportunity
A leading organisation within the electrical utilities and private networks sector is seeking a driven and commercially focused Key Account Manager. This role will shape growth across the Electrical Utilities, Private Network, and Energy markets, engaging with high-profile stakeholders and uncovering new strategic opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical understanding and the ability to build meaningful relationships within a rapidly evolving industry.
What's on Offer
A comprehensive benefits package is available, including:
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development and professional qualification opportunities
- 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health and counselling support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discount platform
- Life assurance
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Paid volunteering days
Key Responsibilities
As a Key Account Manager, you will:
- Develop and implement a business development strategy targeting utilities, energy providers, DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, and private network operators across high and low voltage networks.
- Identify and secure new market opportunities within the electrical utility and private networks space.
- Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders including executives, engineers, and procurement teams.
- Work closely with technical, engineering, and product teams to create tailored client solutions.
- Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and deal closure.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to align commercial goals.
- Achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth objectives.
- Track KPIs and report on business development performance.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in business development or sales within electrical utilities, private networks, or the wider energy sector.
- Strong understanding of utility operations, DNO/IDNO/ICP environments, and emerging energy technologies.
- A demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and managing complex commercial opportunities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or Business (advantageous but not essential).
