Business Development Manager (London Area)

Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager

Location: London/ Surrey – Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Salary: £ 60 000 – £ 75 000 with bonus package (based on 30% OTE), dependent on

experience

Benefits:

• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• 22 days annual leave (increasing by one day each year to 25 days)
• An additional day off each year to celebrate your birthday or an alternative special event.

Our client is seeking an New Business Development Manager to join their expanding consultancy, to target UK mid-market firms and private equity prospects.

The role focuses on prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals, and working closely

with ESG consultants to deliver tailored solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prospecting: Identify and target potential private equity and portfolio clients within UK mid-market and private equity sectors. Successfully start conversations with new contacts.
• Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline and the ability to demonstrate influencing skills and the ability to shorten the sales cycle.
• Closing Deals: Drive the sales process from initial contact to closing, negotiating terms and securing new business.

Professional and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrable experience of selling professional services to mid-market Private Equity clients within the UK.
• A natural sales hunter who can develop leads and close business within fast paced markets, including private equity clients and their portfolio companies.
• Sales experience with a strong understanding of, or interest in, ESG principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Effective in building and managing client relationships with mid-market customers

Research shows that male candidates often apply when they see a 60% match with the profile, while women often only apply when they see a 100% match.

Even if you do not meet all criteria, we would still encourage you to apply or get in touch! Sustainable Advantage offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will be able to develop your skill set and contribute to our future growth through the expansion of our client base and the service suite we provide to existing clients.