Sustainability Business Development Executive

Sustainability Business Development ExecutiveLocation : Hybrid, ideally within a 1 hour commute from our Stokenchurch office, HP14 3SX (occasional travel to office required)Salary : Up to £40,000 DOE + £10,000 performance-related bonus (OTE £50,000)Contract : Full-time, PermanentBenefits: 25 days annual leave, buy and sell holiday scheme, employee referral scheme, private health insurance, pension contribution, free parking, contribution towards eye test, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, employee assistant programme, cycle to work scheme.Are you commercially driven with a passion for sustainabilityJoin DEKRA as a Sustainability Business Development Executive and play a vital role in shaping a greener, more responsible future!At DEKRA, we are committed to delivering trusted sustainability solutions to our clients across high-impact industries.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team where your business development expertise will directly contribute to driving meaningful change.The RoleAs a Sustainability Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and converting business opportunities for sustainability services, with a focus on small to medium-sized projects (≤£500k) and supporting larger partnerships (£1-5m).You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing and operations, while maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and contributing to long-term growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively manage your pipeline and convert qualified leads into sales revenueCreate proposals, lead client presentations, and support commercial negotiationsCollaborate with the Head of Sustainability Services on global opportunitiesEnsure accurate use of Salesforce CRM and track BD activitiesDeliver excellent client service from early engagement through to project handoverSupport larger sales opportunities and nurture long-term client relationshipsAbout YouWe're looking for someone who is:Commercially driven with strong stakeholder engagement skillsHighly organised and self-motivated with a proactive attitudeComfortable working in both fast-paced sales environments and strategic business development settingsYou will also bring:Experience in a business development or sales roleKnowledge or interest in sustainability (corporate, product or supply chain)Excellent communication and negotiation skillsFamiliarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systemsStrong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Previous consultancy or automotive industry experience is desirableWhat's in it for youBe part of a globally recognised organisation with a mission to create a safer and more sustainable worldWork on impactful projects across high-emission sectors and industries in transitionJoin a supportive, collaborative team aligned to DEKRA's values of integrity, safety, entrepreneurship, customer orientation, and team spiritAbout DEKRADEKRA is a global leader in safety, quality, and sustainability. We help organisations across a range of industries to improve their systems, people, and performance. Our Sustainability Services division is growing rapidly, and we are seeking professionals who want to grow with us while making a positive environmental and social impact.Ready to applyIf you're passionate about sustainability and ready to take your business development career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

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