We are looking for an exceptional leader to take on the role of Director of EIS UK Commercial, a key part of the EIS Executive team, based at our Coventry office with frequent travel required.
Director of E.ON Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK Commercial
Heres what youll be doing
E.ON is seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to take on the role of Director of EIS UK Commercial, a key position within the EIS UK Executive Team. This is an opportunity to shape the future of EIS UK’s commercial landscape, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
The Director of EIS UK Commercial holds full accountability for all commercial activities within EIS UK, playing a vital role in driving significant contracted profit and achieving EBITDA targets across all EIS UK functional businesses. This high-profile, board-level role requires a strategic, people-focused, and results-oriented approach to commercial success.
To excel in this role, you will be a strategic and collaborative leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for driving impactful business outcomes.
E.ON is a global leader in energy solutions, committed to fostering sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. As Director of EIS UK Commercial, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of energy solutions, driving impactful initiatives, and leading a high-performing team.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Due to the size and nature of this role, we are open to shaping the role differently based on the right candidate(s) skills and experience. This could mean the possibility of two roles. One role would focus on the B2B elements of the role and the other on the B2M requirements.
For this reason, wed welcome applications from candidates who can thrive predominantly in either the B2B or the B2M space.
What we need from you
Key Skill Requirements:
* Extensive sales experience with industrial and commercial clients, a strong sales track record, and established C-suite relationships.
* Proven ability to develop and lead partnerships with cities and key institutions, ideally with an existing network in target regions.
* Expertise in strategic development, energy solutions, and market expansion, particularly in decarbonisation, fuel poverty alleviation, and social value delivery.
* Strong leadership experience in fast-paced, front-office and technical environments, with a focus on HSSE and engineering teams.
* Leading the development of internal UK and international Group relationships and with external delivery partners and clients where appropriate.
* Experience in managing the delivery of a portfolio of projects/contracts whilst balancing multiple senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Willingness to travel extensively across the UK (3-5 days per week) and internationally (1-2 times per month), with regular evening engagements.
Here’s what you need to know
* Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
* Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives.
* Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
* Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
* Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.
At E.ON, we recognise and reward talent with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year
* Company Car or car cash allowance
* Private Medical Cover for you and your immediate family.
* Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years)
* Excellent parental leave allowance
* Access to our award-winning Flexible Benefits package, including the option to buy up to 10 additional holiday days per year
* Exciting career development opportunities, with open-access talent networks that support learning, skill-building, and career progression at every stage
At a glance
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact sophie.saunders@eonenergy.com.
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world.
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