Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services invites applications for the Business Development Manager role.

Custom Solar is recruiting a Business Development Manager to support the expansion of their Sales Team. The role involves identifying, developing, and securing contracts for Solar PV systems and battery storage, with values ranging from £250k to £2million+. Key sectors include commercial, industrial, public sector, and new build commercial developments.

• Identify and convert new sales opportunities.
• Engage with corporate end users, building relationships with senior figures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage projects from conception to contract signature.
• Work with external partners to provide funding options.
• Develop new business opportunities for the company’s O&M offering.

• Proven track record in selling commercial PV systems (desirable).
• Broad technical understanding of Solar PV, battery storage, and UK energy markets.
• Experience in consultative sales processes and managing tendering processes.
• Ability to generate leads, maintain relationships and convert sales.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Energetic, self-driven, and motivated to succeed.
• Understanding of financial and funding models.
• Results-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Virtual GP access for you and household members.
• Salary Finance scheme – access 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform – choice of up to 5 extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, tech purchases.
• High street discounts via MiDeals platform.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover up to four times salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition – cash prizes and £10,000 end-of-year top prize.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing Shabana Randall at

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Business Development and Sales

Facilities Services