Build Your Sales Career with Black Sheep Utilities
(Full-time, Office-Based, Monday – Friday. Starting in July)
Looking for a sales role where performance is rewarded, progression is real, and earnings are uncapped? At Black Sheep Utilities we offer clear career pathways and a high‑energy environment where both experienced salespeople and ambitious newcomers can thrive.
At Black Sheep Utilities, we’re expanding our Business Development team. Whether you’ve already worked in a phone‑based or B2B sales environment or you’re new to sales, everyone starts with our Training Academy—a structured programme that equips you with the knowledge, sales approach and systems needed to succeed. Experienced salespeople benefit from a fast ramp‑up and clear progression, while newcomers build the foundations to thrive.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you’ll make outbound B2B calls to decision makers and schedule qualified appointments for our Utilities Consultants. You’ll work from a proven script and process, while using your sales skills to build rapport quickly, handle objections professionally, and keep conversations authentic and engaging. You’ll manage your daily activity and pipeline using our systems, working towards clear targets and KPIs.
What We Offer
- Starting base salary of £25,000–£30,000 (dependent on experience). Strong performers and candidates with proven sales results will be offered towards the higher end of the range.
- Uncapped commission – top performers regularly earn £1,750+ per month in addition to their basic wage!
- Realistic OTE of £50,000-£60,000
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Up to 5 additional days off through our attendance reward scheme
- Life Assurance after 12 months of service
- Health Insurance after 2 years of service
- Early finish on Fridays, birthday leave, regular incentives & team socials
- Fully stocked kitchen and recreation area with free snacks and drinks
- Genuine career progression – we’re passionate about promoting from within
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for ambitious, self‑motivated people with a growth mindset who will thrive in a high‑performance environment. Previous sales experience is highly valued (especially phone‑based, lead generation, telesales or B2B), but it’s not essential—we also welcome applicants who are motivated to learn and want to build a long‑term career in sales.
If you’re experienced, you’ll ideally bring a track record of hitting targets, confidence with objection handling, and the ability to keep activity levels high while maintaining quality conversations. If you’re new to sales, we’ll look for evidence of resilience, coachability and strong communication skills.
Ideal background (helpful, but not required):
- Telesales, cold calling, outbound calling or appointment setting
- SDR/BDR, lead generation or business development (B2B or B2C)
- Call centre/contact centre experience (sales or customer retention)
- Customer-facing roles where you’ve influenced outcomes (e.g., retail, hospitality, account management)
- Recruitment, lettings, insurance, telecoms or other target-driven environments
You will:
- Be confident and professional on the phone, able to follow a script while keeping conversations natural and engaging
- Be comfortable making a high volume of cold calls and staying motivated through repetition and pressure
- Actively use feedback and training positively, with a genuine interest in developing your sales skills
- Demonstrate strong listening and questioning skills, using initiative if the conversation moves beyond the script
- Work confidently and quickly with CRM systems to manage your pipeline and follow‑ups effectively – you will already have strong keyboard skills with the ability to pick up new systems quickly
- Bring energy, positivity and a competitive mindset to a fast-paced, team-focused environment
- Be motivated to build a long-term career in sales, whether experienced or new to the industry
If you're ready to work hard, learn quickly, and start building a career in a growing company that values and rewards performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your sales career with Black Sheep Utilities.
Pay: £25,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton, East Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why did you leave/are you leaving your most recent role?
- This role involves high call volumes and targets. Are you comfortable working in this type of environment?
- Why do you want to work in sales?
- The start date for this role is 20th July. Are you able to commit to this date?
Experience:
- customer-facing or sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
