Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager 

Full-time | Permanent | Remote 

Salary: £40k - £65k (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits + bonus

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!