Business Development Manager

Lucy Walker Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-enabled advisory firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated sales professional to own the end-to-end sales cycle, targeting SMEs and enterprise procurement teams. The ideal candidate will be high-energy, passionate about sustainability, and independent in shaping the sales approach. This is an opportunity to thrive in ambiguity and pioneer solutions in untapped markets.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sales and sustainability.
• Ability to handle cold outreach and rejection.
• Independent thinker capable of shaping sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sales process from leads to closing.
• Target SMEs and enterprise procurement teams.
• Collaborate with marketing to refine messaging.

Skills

High energy

Sales proficiency

Curiosity

Relationship building

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.

Key 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.

How to Apply

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!

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.