Business Developer

Eclipse Power Networks
Eclipse Power Networks

Software Engineering

GBP 65k-70k / year

Posted on Jul 22, 2026
Position Business Developer
Reporting To: Sales, Customer and Marketing Director
Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to our London and Milton Keynes offices, and to sites where required. Please ask to see our working principles to help you understand how we like to work
Start Date: August 2026
Salary: £65-70K per annum
Type: Full time, Permanent – Monday to Friday.
About Eclipse:

With a company-wide ambition to outshine for our customers and partners, we are committed to continually raising the bar in how we work and what we deliver. Eclipse Power is a proud market leader in the UK energy sector, providing expert grid consultancy and delivering private network and microgrid solutions, as well as operating as an OFGEM licensed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

We offer specialised technical expertise at every stage of the customer journey, from advice and support on initial project viability, to design through to adoption and maintenance and everything in between. Our strong reputation, skilled workforce, innovative digital technology, and established industry regulatory relationships underpin the service we provide, and we are passionate and committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for our customers and partners.

Our people are our most important asset. Rather than traditional company values, we have personalities, reflecting our belief that how we work and what we do truly matters. With a diverse talent pool, we benefit from many different ways of thinking. Our people have a strong work ethic, care for one another, and make sure we have some fun along the way.

Job Purpose:

We are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Developer within Eclipse’s IDNO business in the UK. You will be a part of the new UK country team and you will report directly to the Head of Business Development.

As Business Developer you will be responsible for:

  • Key account management of clients across a number of sectors
  • Assisting seniors members of the team in developing new sales pipeline
  • Completing other presales activities such as market and client research, cold calling and lead development
  • Progressing opportunities from bidding, through to successful close and hand over to the operations team
  • Producing initial financial offering to clients.
  • Producing key documentation for clients (presentations, tenders) to progress sales

Main responsibilities will include:
  • Responsible for acquiring sales growth through new clients in accordance with the Eclipse strategy for IDNOs;
  • Identifying client and market trends by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and project activity;
  • Account management of key client relationships;
  • Work with the Marketing team to develop and adapt sales collateral for smart technologies to explain the Eclipse value proposition.
  • Using financial models to produce indicative non-binding offer

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Essential:

We are looking for someone who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business. Flexibility and a willingness to support wider team objectives when required will be important.

We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and opportunities as they arise.

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in electrical, electronic, general engineering or equivalent;
  • Demonstrable experience in the Commercial and Industrial Segment;
  • Experience in Business development experience would be advantageous;
  • Knowledge of key technologies, Battery Storage, PV’s, Wind Generation and EV’s;
  • Experience researching markets and clients to drive informed business development;
  • Ability to undertake pre-sales activity including development of high-level business case / cost benefit analysis for new opportunities;

Desirable:

  • Have experience in complex tender process
  • Have developed framework agreements
  • Help produce marketing material for the wider sales team
  • Carry out public speaking at specific market events

At Eclipse, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

We’re looking for people to join our team who can demonstrate their connections with our personalities, which are:
  • Friendly Experts – It’s how we support others with our expertise. Our people are approachable and ready to help, we share knowledge generously and we build trust by guiding and empowering others.
  • Collaborative Solution Finders – The way we find solutions together. We collaborate across different teams in the business to achieve results, we look at different ways to solve problems together and we listen, respect and build on each other’s ideas.
  • Naturally Curious – We love to learn new things. We stay curious and open to new ideas whilst seeking opportunities to grow and adapt. We also share what we learn to strengthen the teams around us.
  • Raising the Bar – It’s our ambition to continue improving and constantly raise the bar. To do that, we challenge the norm to find smarter, better ways of working. We are forward thinking and think differently whilst creating positive impact through meaningful innovation.
  • Proactively Accountable – We take ownership and make things happen. We do this by anticipating needs and challenges to make smart, practical decisions. We deliver with integrity and pride in our work and we’re reliable – we keep our promises.

Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how we can work together in the near future.

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