Channel Development Manager

SmartestEnergy

Channel Development Manager growing UK energy sales through strategic TPI partnerships at SmartestEnergy. Securing business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and expanding the company's energy market reach.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving business growth through strategic partnerships and solution-based sales within the UK energy market. Proven ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and deliver tailored commercial propositions that meet customer needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UK Energy Market KnowledgeSolution-Based Sales ExperienceCommercial Negotiation SuccessRelationship Management with Senior StakeholdersContract Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Value-Added SalesCommercial Proposition DevelopmentFixed Energy Products KnowledgeFlexible Energy Products KnowledgeWholesale Market Risk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Relationship BuildingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Third Party IntermediariesI&C CustomersCommercial ObjectivesMarket Reach Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive business growth through the development and management of strategic partnerships with Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)
Identify and secure new business opportunities
Build strong commercial relationships
Promote the company's products and services to partners and customers
Work closely with internal teams to deliver innovative solutions
Expand market reach
Contribute directly to commercial objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of the UK energy market, including energy supplier operations, competitors, and the needs of I&C customers and Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs)
Proven experience in solution-based/value-added sales
Ability to identify customer needs and develop tailored commercial propositions
Demonstrable success in commercial negotiations, contract management, and securing profitable business outcomes
Experience building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders
Knowledge of fixed and flexible energy products
Knowledge of wholesale market risk management
Knowledge of CRM systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sales Commission Scheme
Car Allowance £7,000
Flexible working: work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Reasonable adjustments during the application process