Sustainability Business Development Manager

The Role:

• Drive new business and sell Sustainability consultancy offers and solutions
• Deliver against revenue targets in line with overall growth plan
• Contribute to the ongoing profitability of the Sustainability business

Responsibilities:

• Meeting and exceeding annual and quarterly revenue targets
• Build internal network and collaborate with account management teams to sell into existing client base
• Develop and manage bespoke solutions for customers to improve sustainability performance
• Adhere to the sales process through creative solutions, specialised knowledge
• Strategic project management including the support of key deliveries to maintain the client relationship and identify further sales opportunities
• Pursuing commercial opportunities and identifying growth areas which deliver value and strengthen the bond between consultant and client

The Individual: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Science or Business
• Proven track record in Sales Leadership – collaborative and consultative approach (desirable)
• Strategic individual with exceptional commercial acumen and specialist knowledge of sustainability initiatives within a corporate context.
• Track record of working with and influencing senior stakeholders in client organisations
• Significant experience consulting on corporate sustainability issues in a commercial environment, with a strong knowledge of regulations, reporting and industry drivers
• Specialist subject matter expertise in any sustainability or energy related topic desirable, for example: renewable energy, life cycle analysis, carbon footprinting, natural capital
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to communicate all facets of sustainability