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Who we are

The transition to net zero is the existential task facing the world today. Dare is set up to solve one of the most critical challenges of the transition: the intermittency of renewables. We are an energy tech company built to make renewables viable at scale, through our unique mix of making energy smarter, energy investment and energy trading.

Using our world-leading technology, market knowledge and trading skill, our mission is to balance and digitise the world’s energy, so we can reach a greener future, faster. 

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other to drive innovation that makes a difference to the world. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager with a high-performing mindset to push the boundaries in focusing on maximising and delivering recurring revenue for Dare’s Dare’s new Product line on Asset Optimising, Power Insights and Data Analytics. You will have experience delivering results against ambitious targets, whilst building and maintaining effective relationships, the ability to spot opportunities for growth, and identify new business prospects.

You’ll have

• Proven experience as Business Development Manager in a fast-paced competitive market.
• Previous electricity market experience - origination, trading, consulting, asset management, or energy market modelling.
• Excellent client relationship management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Commercial acumen
• Proven ability to understand complex problems and design innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage both internal and external relationships appropriately.
• Excellent presentation skills clearly conveying experience, confidence, and strength of the product.
• A desire for continual learning and development.

Ideal Behaviours

• Team player with the ability to take initiative, and influence with a positive enthusiastic outlook.
• Commercial persona with a solutions-orientated approach.
• Competitive.
• Results driven against ambitious targets.
• Confident speaking with external facing customers.

Desirable

• Experience in energy storage optimisation, renewables Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), or structured product origination, along with Data Insights.
• Developing and/or running analytical/technical pricing models.
• Performing economic or project financial evaluations.
• Graduate degree in business/STEM fields beneficial.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Learning & Development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” – Stephen Covey

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whoever they are. We celebrate breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem solving, and to us thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph, and everyone here can make an impact.