Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Brighton
Salary: 40,000+
Contract: Permanent

A welcoming growing environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support and help drive its growth. Specialising in ecology, arboriculture and environmental planning, the company works with housebuilders, developers, architects and planning consultants across the South East, delivering solutions that support sustainable development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to join a friendly, supportive team, build lasting client relationships and contribute directly to the growth of an established consultancy. No Prior ecology or planning experienced is required and plenty of guidance will be received as you settle into the role developing an understanding for the industry.

The role will involve:

• Managing incoming enquiries and preparing competitive fee proposals.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Following up on quotations to secure commercially attractive projects.
• Attending networking events and industry functions.
• Supporting marketing activities and website development.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary of 40,000+ FTE, depending on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 28 days' annual leave, plus three additional days at Christmas and your birthday off.
• Company contributory pension and private medical insurance.
• Training, professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team culture and regular social events.
• Dog friendly office environment!

The Right candidate will be strategically minded, have great communication, build lasting relationships, and want to be involved with a friendly collaborative environment.

Requirements:

• Degree-level education.
• At least five years' experience in B2B business development, account management or client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and prioritise opportunities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Must live in or near Brighton, within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.