Business Development Manager

Lucy Walker Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated sales professional to join a tech-enabled advisory firm in the sustainability sector. This role involves owning the full sales cycle, targeting SMEs and enterprise procurement teams, and utilizing creative lead generation strategies. The ideal candidate is high-energy, independent, and passionate about sustainability. Apply now if you thrive on building relationships and want to pioneer solutions in this emerging market.

Qualifications

• High energy and engaging personality.
• Experience in independent sales roles.
• Genuine interest in sustainability.
• Ability to shape sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from outreach to closing deals.
• Target SMEs and enterprise procurement teams.
• Utilize creative lead generation strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing to convert leads.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Relationship building

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Our client are recruiting an exciting new role within their fast-growing, innovative organisation. They are a tech-enabled advisory firm helping businesses navigate the complex world of sustainability and they seek to recruit their first dedicated sales professional to join their growing team. A high-energy, self-starting closer who thrives on owning the full sales cycle, from cold outreach to signed deal. No scripts, no hand-holding-just a proactive hunter who loves building relationships in an emerging (and sometimes tricky) market.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sales - cold/warm leads, outreach (email, LinkedIn, calls, events), pitching, negotiating, closing.
• Target two key audiences: SMEs in enterprise supply chains (e.g., food producers, manufacturers) and Enterprise procurement teams.
• Get creative with lead gen - no rigid playbook, just passion for the product (events, social selling, partnerships, whatever works).
• Work with marketing to convert hot leads and refine messaging.
• Build trust - this product is a slow, high-stakes sell; you\'ll need patience, authenticity, and deep product knowledge.

The Person

• High energy sales professional - passionate, engaging, and the kind of person who leaves others feeling positive.
• A natural seller - you don\'t wait for leads; you hunt them. No fear of cold outreach or rejection.
• Curious - you don\'t need to be an expert (plenty of training), but having a genuine interest in sustainability would be advantageous.
• Independent and strategic - you\'ll shape the sales approach as the first hire, not just follow a manual.
• A relationship-builder - you listen more than you pitch, and you close deals because people trust you.

If you\'re a salesperson who loves the thrill of the hunt, thrives in ambiguity, and wants to pioneer sustainability solutions in untapped markets, please get in touch!

How to Apply

Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately.

We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.