Business Development Manager (Field-Based)
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 base + £15,000 - £30,000 Bonus
Location: Field-based, UK-wide
Our client is a global leader in their field, and they are seeking a passionate and experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing team. With a focus on sustainability, they are committed to helping businesses by providing innovative and tech-enabled solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact on the environment while driving business growth.
**Why Apply?
- Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 base with an additional £15,000 - £30,000 bonus potential.
- Flexibility: Field-based role with opportunities to engage with a wide range of clients.
- Work with Purpose: Join a team dedicated to helping companies reduce their environmental footprint and achieve sustainability goals.
- Growth Opportunities: With a proven track record of acquisitions and expansion, this is an exciting time to be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
**Role Overview:
As a Business Development Manager, you will focus on developing and expanding a portfolio of business accounts, working across various sectors to promote our client's solutions. Our client's USP is the creation of efficient solutions, not a reduction in price, with the objective being the building of profitable, sustainable, long-term client relationships.
You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, from operational staff to senior executives, helping them to identify and adopt sustainable business practices. You'll also collaborate closely with a dedicated bid team to create compelling proposals that generate social, economic, and environmental value.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Generation: Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through a mix of self-generated leads and company resources.
- Client Engagement: Present tailored solutions to clients at all levels, including on-site operations and boardroom stakeholders.
- Proposal Management: Work with the bid team to project manage the creation and submission of high-quality proposals.
- Target Achievement: Consistently meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the company's growth strategy.
- Sustainability Advocacy: Help businesses transition to more sustainable and circular business models, reducing their environmental impact.
**What You Bring:
- Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within the environmental sector.
- Strong track record of selling outsourced solutions based on efficiency, to commercial and industrial clients.
- Confidence and gravitas to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver compelling, solution-driven proposals.
- Ability to work independently, managing a sales pipeline and collaborating effectively with the bid team.
- Full UK driving license (company car provided).
**Why Join?
Our client offers a vibrant and supportive work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth. Benefits include:
- Flexible Annual Leave: After one year of service, you can join the holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Community Support: One volunteering day per year to support local projects.
- Work-Life Balance: Birthday off after one year of service.
- Health & Wellness: Access to healthcare schemes, corporate gym discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- Pension & Life Assurance: Salary sacrifice pension scheme and life assurance for added peace of mind.
- Recognition & Rewards: Long service awards, referral programs, and reward schemes to celebrate your success.