Business Development Lead - Environmental Software

Summit Recruiters; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing software company is hiring a Business Development Lead to expand adoption of their platform in the UK construction sector. Your role will involve driving new business, delivering product demos, and fostering relationships with key decision-makers. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales or business development, particularly within construction or tech, and be confident in engaging stakeholders. This position offers a chance to impact industry innovation and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management—ideally in construction or tech.
• Confidence in presenting solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver training or onboarding for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business across construction and infrastructure.
• Deliver product demos and lead onboarding sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers.
• Spot opportunities to expand usage within existing accounts.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Training delivery

Job description

Overview

Are you a confident communicator who loves building relationships and introducing smart solutions to new clients? Do you enjoy working independently, owning your results, and making a real impact in a fast-moving industry? Looking for a role that blends sales, tech, and long-term client partnerships? Our client is a rapidly growing software company transforming how the UK construction industry works. Their platform helps contractors, developers, and suppliers streamline reporting, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of industry standards. It's all about making complex processes simple—and helping businesses work smarter. They're now hiring a Business Development Lead to grow adoption of their platform, support new clients, and represent the brand across the sector.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Drive new business across construction and infrastructure: contractors, developers, consultants, suppliers
• Deliver product demos and lead onboarding sessions with new clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers
• Spot opportunities to expand usage within existing accounts
• Represent the company at industry events and networking forums
• Share client feedback with internal teams to help shape future product development

What You\'ll Bring

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management—ideally in construction or tech
• Confidence in presenting solutions and engaging senior stakeholders
• Ability to deliver training or onboarding for digital platforms (or willingness to learn)
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, self-starting attitude
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
• Interest in learning about industry trends, including sustainability and digital transformation

Why This Role?

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking company at the heart of construction innovation. You\'ll have the freedom to shape your approach, grow your network, and help clients adopt tools that make their work easier and more effective. Whether you\'re already in construction or looking to break into the sector, this role offers real career momentum