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Pod Point

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We're looking for a commercially sharp, relationship-driven Senior Business Development Manager to lead Pod’s charge into the homebuilder sector. This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on deal-making — forging partnerships with major developers, construction firms and FM providers to embed EV charging into new homes and communities from the ground up. You’ll lead and inspire a small team, drive growth across a high-potential market, and shape how Pod partners with the UK’s leading homebuilders to deliver sustainable, future-ready developments.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver Commercial Results - you’ll deliver personal acquisition targets through direct prospecting, networking, and senior-level engagement in priority accounts, owning the delivery of revenue realisation
Lead and Coach the Team- you’ll manage, develop and motivate a team consisting of a Business Development Manager, building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance against individual and collective sales targets
Focus on Developing Business - you’ll take responsibility for end-to-end sales across homebuilder customers, ensuring tailored solutions that combine hardware, installation, maintenance and managed services
Develop Strategic Partnerships - you’ll establish alliances with facilities management, construction, DC charging and energy partners to expand Pod’s reach and capability
Champion Customer Insight - you’ll act as the voice of workplace customers internally, shaping propositions and influencing strategy to ensure Pod stays differentiated
Represent Pod Externally - you’ll build credibility with senior decision-makers including property directors, CFOs and sustainability leaders, representing Pod with professionalism and authority, acting as the escalation point for complex opportunities, negotiations and account challenges
Drive Subscription Adoption - you’ll increase penetration of Pod’s subscription services on installs, ensuring long-term customer value and recurring revenue
Collaborate Cross-functionally - you’ll work closely with Marketing, Operations and Product teams to align team efforts with go-to-market strategy and customer needs
Champion our values - you’ll live Trust, Edge and Care in your leadership and partner relationships, ensuring both the team and customers see Pod as a trusted, forward-thinking partner

Requirements:

Minimum of 8-10 years of business development experience
Minimum of 5 years sales leadership experience within construction tech, energy, EV or clean tech sectors
Strong track record managing enterprise and SME deal cycles, with experience closing high-value, complex sales
Background in subscription or recurring revenue models, ideally within a service-led environment
Familiarity with CRM and sales analytics tools (ideally HubSpot) to drive data-led decision making
Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and alliances (FM, construction, energy, DC charging)
Experienced leader with the ability to build, inspire and manage high-performing sales teams
Commercially sharp and strategically minded, able to define and execute sales plans while adapting to a fast-moving market
Excellent communicator with the gravitas to engage and influence C-Suite stakeholders
Organised and data-driven, confident in pipeline management, forecasting and reporting
Passionate about sustainability, EV adoption and the future of clean mobility
A role model for Pod’s values: building Trust, showing Edge in decision-making, and demonstrating Care for your team, partners and customers
You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Nice to have:

Experience launching or scaling indirect channels in a fast-growth or scale-up environment
Background in managing joint marketing or incentive campaigns with channel partners

What we offer:

Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
Company EV and Pod Charger
Flexible hybrid working model
Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
Family & friend discount scheme
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Very generous parental and family leave
Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
Eyecare scheme
Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
Employee Assistance Program
Free Mortgage Advice
Discounted Gym Memberships
Cycle2Work Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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