Director of Business Development

Role Overview

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. The Director of Business Development will lead sales growth across our established SME TPI channel and build our new Corporate sales function within our B2B energy supply business.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams, building trusted partnerships and delivering sustainable commercial growth. Key responsibilities include leading SME TPI Sales team, building Trusted TPI Relationships, driving Commercial Growth, building and scaling Corporate Sales, championing the customer, connecting sales and delivery, leading and developing high-performing teams, and driving performance and accountability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

A commercially driven leader with the ambition and track record to deliver profitable sales growth, build a strong pipeline, and achieve challenging business targets. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader who can attract, coach, develop, and inspire high-performing sales teams, creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability.

Requirements

• proven sales leader with experience improving performance in an established function and building the teams, processes, and capabilities needed to develop new business opportunities
• proven understanding of the SME & Corporate TPI sales channel, with the ability to strengthen established intermediary relationships and develop new partnerships
• commercially driven leader with the ambition and track record to deliver profitable sales growth, build a strong pipeline, and achieve challenging business targets
• strong people leader who can attract, coach, develop, and inspire high-performing sales teams, creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and commission package
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
• Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more
• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential, and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards