Growth
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£70,000 – £200,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.3×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Axle Energy is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Us
At Axle Energy, we’re building the infrastructure that will underpin the decarbonised energy system. Our software moves energy usage to times when electricity is cheap and green, by controlling vehicle charging, heating systems, and home batteries. We control hundreds of thousands of energy assets.
We’re building in a legacy industry and moving gigawatt-hours of electrons in the real world, but we operate at lightning speed, and we’re growing the team to meet customer demand.
We’re proud to be supported by world-leading investors, including Energize Capital and Accel.
Read more about what we’re building here.
This role is for someone who can drive go-to-market success and build a repeatable commercial motion as Axle grows.
You’ll help customers adopt our technology, commercialise flexibility across their customer base, and expand usage over time. You’ll be expected to move quickly, remove friction, and adapt processes pragmatically rather than getting stuck in bureaucracy.
We’re looking for someone with strong commercial instincts, a sharp GTM mindset, and the ability to operate comfortably in technical conversations.
This role will own
- Winning new business
- Developing and managing our growing sales pipeline
- Go-to-market strategy and execution
- Client onboarding and ongoing commercial relationship management
What you will be doing
- Defining sales at Axle, as we establish our go-to-market approach. You will have the ability to make an immediate contribution to our rapidly increasing revenue growth
- Owning new customer acquisition end-to-end, from first conversation through to commercial close, setting our partners up to generate meaningful revenue (bonus points if you can do this in multiple languages)
- Driving go-to-market execution with partners, including value propositions, pricing considerations, customer segmentation, and launch strategies
Benefits
- A meaningful slice of equity in Axle, alongside a competitive salary, with total compensation ranging from £75k–£200k (base salary + equity).
- We operate with a deliberately flat structure and aim to keep pay equitable across the company, with a 1:1 median ratio between founder and team compensation.
- Enhanced parental leave to support you through life's meaningful moments.
- Bi-annual retreats to strengthen team connection & shared purpose.
- Hybrid working - We have a dog-friendly office around Farringdon. To maximize collaboration, we ask that you spend 2-3 days a week in the office.
- The opportunity to directly shape the future of energy markets and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world.
We are extremely keen to build a diverse company, and we’re particularly eager to hear from candidates who don't fit the traditional role stereotypes. If you’re motivated by our mission, please do reach out, even if you feel you might not ‘check all the boxes’.
Interview process
- Initial interview
- Take-home exercise
- Final interview (in-person)
- Offer, references, and welcome to the team!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Axle Energy, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Offer £70,000–200,000
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£40,144–71,448), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Axle Energy holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.