Ready to be the spark that ignites innovation at E.ON and help us shape the future of energy? If you are driven by curiosity, fuelled by creativity, have an entrepreneurial mindset and a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality, we are excited to meet with you.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the newly established Growth & Innovation function focused on maximising business growth within EON UK with targeted investment in customer-centric, innovative products & opportunities.
You will not just be a part of organisational change, but at the heart of it. With exposure to business strategy, you will play an integral part in our energy transformation. Your potential impact is immense and inspiring
Job Purpose:
An influential role tasked with maximising business growth through investment in the right initiatives based on strategic goals to support and promote business growth. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, together with strong financial and marketing management skills, organisational abilities and interpersonal qualities. Success of the role will be measured through the ability to expand a company's commercial activities and generate revenue streams for sustainable financial growth.
Main Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for the commercial performance of the growth and innovation product portfolio
- Develop, plan and implement the commercial strategy for the portfolio, aligned with business goals to promote growth
- Leverage market research and analysis to inform business plans on commercial opportunities and understand future threats
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders to understand the needs of current customers and devise and implement customer acquisition strategies where appropriate.
- Collaborate with departments across the company (marketing, sales, finance)
- Steer multiple product ideation, incubation and growth teams to maximise commercial potential
- Assisting in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring.
- Accountable for all commercial outcomes with customers, partners and investments
- Monitor the performance of commercial activities using key metrics
Essential knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications & competencies:
- Commercial experience in different business disciplines, with proven knowledge in building and growing scalable products and companies
- Experience working in a venture capital, private equity or similar innovation and growth portfolio management position
- Future energy experience
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with considerable sector expertise
- Ability to lead by example to drive creativity and enthusiasm in the team.
- A blend of commercial awareness, analytical and creative thinking, partnered with a strategic mindset.
- A deep understanding of business operations, finances, sales and marketing tactics and market conditions
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to enable collaboratively with key shareholders
- A constantly enquiring mind and a natural ability to influence others at all levels
- Experience in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies that align with the corporate aims of the business
Scope of Influence:
- Working collaboratively across E.ON UK with senior leadership to achieve the organisation's growth ambitions
Here's what else you need to know
- Closing date - Friday 21st June 2024 (may close earlier due to high applications)
- We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats
- Competitive salary & benefits
- Location - London with travel to our other sites when required.
- Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working.
- Work life balance - we work Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM to service our customers and make sure they have an unforgettable experience.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day off for your birthday if you want it.
- Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
- Excellent parental leave allowance.
- The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year.
- We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.
- For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.