Business Development Manager

LivGreen - Retrofit Specialists; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

Tech and Holiday Buy-back schemes

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

LivGreen Ltd is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager in the UK to drive strategic growth and secure new contracts with Housing Associations and Local Authorities. You will manage complex sales cycles, present tailored solutions, and work cross-functionally to convert opportunities into delivered projects.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, market insight, and a strong commercial mindset, with a collaborative, high-performance culture and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a business development or consultative sales role.
• Experience in construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, or housing sector preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to build value-based proposals.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot desirable) and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across retrofit and energy efficiency markets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
• Lead client meetings (virtual and in-person), present LivGreen’s service offering, and shape tailored solutions.
• Respond to tenders and prepare commercial proposals in collaboration with the wider team.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline in HubSpot CRM and report on progress against targets.
• Work closely with technical teams and field consultants to ensure smooth handover from sales to delivery.
• Stay informed on sector changes, funding streams, and policy developments relevant to our services.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our business development strategy and market presence.

Skills

Business development

Consultative sales

Presentation skills

Communication

Self-motivated

CRM familiarity (HubSpot)

MS Office

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About LivGreen:

At LivGreen, we’re passionate about creating sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that drive positive change. We partner with Housing Associations and Local Authorities to deliver high-quality retrofit projects that improve homes' energy performance and reduce environmental impact.

We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven business with a strong financial foundation and a collaborative, high-performance culture. Our work is rooted in teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients and communities across the UK.

Our Values:

• Day One Mindset: We act fast, think big, and constantly strive to be better.
• Extreme Ownership: We take full responsibility and pride in what we deliver.
• Right from the Start: We believe in doing it once and doing it right — quality is non-negotiable.

Why Join LivGreen?

• Competitive base salary + industry-leading uncapped commission
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases with length of service)
• Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site parking
• Tech and Holiday Buy-back schemes
• High-growth business with real career development opportunities
• A collaborative and values-driven team environment

Position Overview:

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving LivGreen’s strategic growth. You’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing long-term relationships with clients, and working cross-functionally to bring new projects to life.

This role suits someone confident, commercially minded, and experienced in complex sales cycles, ideally within construction, energy, or social housing sectors. You’ll be comfortable presenting at a senior level, handling negotiations, and managing a sales pipeline from first contact through to contract signing.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across retrofit and energy efficiency markets
• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in Housing Associations and Local Authorities
• Lead client meetings (virtual and in-person), present LivGreen’s service offering, and shape tailored solutions
• Respond to tenders and prepare commercial proposals in collaboration with the wider team
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline in HubSpot CRM and report on progress against targets
• Work closely with technical teams and field consultants to ensure smooth handover from sales to delivery
• Stay informed on sector changes, funding streams, and policy developments relevant to our services
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our business development strategy and market presence

Requirements:

• Proven track record in a business development or consultative sales role
• Experience in the construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, or housing sector preferred
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to build value-based proposals
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot desirable) and Microsoft Office tools

LivGreen Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.