Head of Commercial Development

This is an opportunity to join bp pulse, a business with an envious position in a fast-growing business, and ultimately help enable more people to transition to electric vehicles. You will not just be part of the biggest change in the automotive industry for a century - you will be at the forefront of it as we shape the EV charging market in key regions.

We are seeking a strong, focussed commercial head of Network to build the pipeline of land, destination and partner deals delivering against the growing UK EV charging infrastructure. Focussing on delivering a strong pipeline from prospect to converted contract, the role objective is to build a long-term growth strategy.

The Head of Commercial Network Development will mange a team of commercially minded network development managers and present the ability to onboard, upskill and develop a brand-new commercial team. Part of the role will also be to identify and secure new business across destination, partner and land opportunities and seek opportunities for additional network growth; review existing sale approach/processes and develop new ones with clear methodology to implement operational changes

Qualifications

The knowledge and experience you will have accomplished for this role:

• At least 2-3 years prior of strategic commercial sales and negotiation experience
• Proven capability to operate and bring success in highly demanding and complex business, with ability to manage customer expectations
• Communication skills – listen, understand, empathise, solve, advise, act, own a situation
• Strong confidence and leadership, with entrepreneurial approach to continual improvement
• Ability to network internally and externally
• Organised, prepared and planned for success
• Great understanding of excel, reporting and presenting
• Expertise in strong interface and relationship building with external parties and senior internal stakeholders and in generating win/win situation
• High degree of flexibility to adapt to what is a fast-changing environment and therefore to manage a degree of ambiguity
• Ambitious and target focussed with a drive to succeed
• Knowledge of the EV or Automotive sector is advantageous

Additional Information

With a competitive salary depending on experience, when you join bp Pulse you’ll also enjoy benefits like market leading bonus structure, 25 days’ holiday, two wellness days, EAP, company sick pay, life assurance and much more!

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and care about people. We would hope you will be like minded with a positive personality, energetic working style and for this role exceptional communicator who can work well within a multidisciplinary team.

You are a vital part of the electric future, start charging up your new career today!