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Inspired Energy Solutions Ltd
Location
City
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
17 October 2026
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Job description

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change.

Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.

Role and Responsibilities

You will identify and research target potential clients and play a key role in driving business growth. You will be responsible for engaging with high-level decision-makers within medium to large UK businesses to set up meetings and support our sales consultants throughout the sales process.

This role is based in Nelson, Lancashire, and will require at 3 days per week in the office as part of a hybrid working policy, with two days spent working from home.

The successful candidate will need to:

Engage with business leaders through phone, email, and social media to set up meetings
Maintain a consistent level of outreach activity to drive leads and opportunities for the sales team - this isn't boiler room type stuff where we're expecting hundreds of phone calls every day, more like 30, well-researched, well-prepared contact points
Collaborate with the sales team to identify and qualify leads, and provide support throughout the sales process
Monitor and track sales activity and results using CRM tools
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in business development
Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Essential:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in telesales, business development, lead generation or customer facing sales
Proficiency in CRM and other sales and marketing tools
Results-driven with a focus on achieving targets
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment

Desirable:

Previous knowledge/experience working within energy, utilities or sustainability sectors
Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM prospecting tools or sales intelligence platforms

What we offer

Training and development opportunities
Company pension
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch.Good Luck!

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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