Business Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; Hybride; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangements

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Training and development

Social events

Résumé du poste

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager in the Brighton area. The role focuses on developing client relationships across ecology, arboriculture and environmental planning, with support and guidance to grow within the industry.

Offering a flexible, hybrid working pattern, a salary of £40,000+ dependent on experience, and a strong benefits package including pension, private medical insurance and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• At least five years' experience in B2B development, account management or client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to 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.

Responsabilités

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare fee proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Follow up on quotations to win projects.
• Attend networking events and industry functions.
• Support marketing activities and website updates.

Connaissances

B2B sales

Account management

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organisation

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Formation

Degree-level education

Description du poste

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.