Location
Derby, UK with nationwide travel
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£60,601 - £74,963 per annum plus company car or allowance
About the Role
E.ON is one of Europe’s largest energy companies, committed to driving the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future. In the UK, E.ON plays a critical role in transforming energy infrastructure by supporting customers with innovative, low-carbon and decentralised energy solutions.
As part of this transition, E.ON is expanding its Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) capability, connecting new developments to the grid efficiently, reliably, and competitively. This is a high-growth area critical to supporting electrification, housing development, and infrastructure expansion across the UK.
As a Senior Account Manager, you will develop and grow relationships with Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), a key channel within the UK energy connections market. You will drive revenue growth, secure new business opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships, and support the expansion of E.ON's IDNO footprint nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of strategic ICP accounts across the UK
- Develop and execute account plans to drive revenue growth and increase share of wallet
- Identify and convert new business opportunities within existing accounts
- Establish strong, trusted relationships with key decision-makers and influencers
- Identify, target, and onboard new ICP customers
- Build a robust pipeline of IDNO opportunities aligned with company growth targets
- Represent E.ON in industry forums, events, and client engagements
- Negotiate commercial agreements and secure competitive positions in bids
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and delivery teams
- Provide market insight to inform pricing, proposition development, and strategy
Experience
- Significant experience in sales, commercial, or key account management roles
- Proven track record of delivering revenue growth through account management
- Demonstrable success in managing strategic customer relationships
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-growing business environment
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver client solutions
About you
- Self-motivated and proactive with strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Qualifications
- It would be advantageous to have a strong understanding of the UK utilities, energy, or connections/IDNO/ICP market

