Our client, a leading sustainability company in the UK for over 30 years, is expanding its Communications team. They work with top-tier blue-chip organisations, many of which have partnered with them for over a decade.
Key Highlights:
Location: UK-based, with some attendance at the Chichester head office.
Salary: £40k - £65k, plus benefits and bonuses (DOE).
Role: Help expand business in a growing, sustainable company.
Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Manager:
New business: Identify and prospect new opportunities with new and existing customers.
Lead qualification: Collaborate with the Communications team to qualify leads from marketing efforts.
Service development: Create sales offerings that align with market trends and customer needs.
CRM management: Maintain accurate sales data on MS Dynamics.
Collaboration: Work with other teams to ensure smooth operations and meet client needs.
Feedback: Gather feedback from prospects to fine-tune service offerings.
Ideal Candidate Profile for the Business Development Manager:
Sustainability Focus: Strong passion for sustainability and understanding of sustainability-related topics.
Sales Experience: Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in subscription models.
Consultative Approach: Able to succeed in a consultative sales environment and build long-term client relationships.
Hands-on: Proactive in helping colleagues close opportunities and achieving both individual and team targets.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Driven to succeed in a dynamic and technical industry.
Team Player: Demonstrates leadership, works well with colleagues, and maintains high professional standards.
Relationship-Oriented: Builds strong relationships within the business and with clients.
Communication Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to engage credibly at senior levels.
Required Skills for the Business Development Manager:
Strong sales skills with experience closing B2B deals.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff.
Integrity, ethical standards, and the ability to lead by example.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and looking to grow within a leading company in this space!