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Ground-breaking opportunity to lead business development in the burgeoning EV charging industry with Pod, part of the EDF Family.
Overview
Salary
£80000 - £90000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Pod, a pioneer in the UK's EV charging sector and part of the EDF Family, is driving the transition to electric vehicles with top-tier charging solutions for over 250,000 customers. This role treats you with the opportunity to serve as the Senior Director of Business Development, focusing on OEM and Dealer channels.
Role Summary:
- Develop robust sales strategies to secure significant charging partnerships.
- Identify and pursue enterprise-scale opportunities.
- Build executive-level relationships and integrate charging solutions into automotive sales.
- Lead forecasting and pipeline management.
Role Requirements:
- At least 10 years of experience in senior commercial roles related to OEMs or dealer groups.
- A proven track record of exceeding revenue targets.
- Experience in managing multi-stakeholder deals.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- Understanding of CRM and sales analytics tools.
Application Process Details:
- Check your legal right to work in the UK.
- Communicate your readiness to make a significant impact in the EV industry.
Benefits include a flexible hybrid working model, wellbeing platform access, company EV and Pod Charger, ability to work abroad, generous leave policies, and matched pension scheme.
We're Pod, a leading name in the UK's EV charging sector, part of the EDF Family, and a pioneer in smart, sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is to drive the transition to electric vehicles by providing top-tier charging solutions that are not only efficient but also help balance the grid and reduce energy costs. With over 250,000 customers and powering more than 5 million miles daily, we are a trusted partner for major automotive brands and home builders.
The role: As the Senior Director of Business Development focusing on OEM and Dealer channels, you will be responsible for crafting and executing a robust sales strategy to secure significant charging partnerships. This role involves identifying and pursuing enterprise-scale opportunities, building and nurturing executive-level relationships, and integrating our charging solutions into automotive sales and aftersales processes. You will lead forecasting and pipeline management to ensure predictable revenue delivery and represent Pod at various industry events.
Job requirements: To excel in this role, you should have at least 10 years of experience in senior commercial roles within or closely related to OEMs or dealer groups. A proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder deals is essential. You should also possess strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills, along with a deep understanding of CRM and sales analytics tools.
Benefits: Pod offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to work from our London office 8-12 days per month. Additional perks include access to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform, a company EV and Pod Charger, the ability to work abroad for up to 20 days per year, a generous holiday and parental leave policy, a matched pension scheme, and more.
Applications details: If you are passionate about sustainability and ready to make a significant impact in the EV industry, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure you have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.
