Business Development Manager

Timely Recruit; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a New Business Development Manager to target UK mid-market firms and private equity prospects. You will focus on prospecting, managing a sales pipeline, and closing deals while working closely with ESG consultants. The ideal candidate has a proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of ESG principles. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of new business sales.
• Experience within the private equity sector and UK mid-market firms.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential clients within UK mid-market and private equity sectors.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Drive the sales process from initial contact to closing.

Skills

New business sales

Pipeline management

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an New Business Development Manager to join their expanding consultancy, to target UK mid-market firms and private equity prospects. The role focuses on prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals, and working closely with ESG consultants to deliver tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Identify and target potential clients within UK mid-market and private equity sectors. Successfully start conversations with new contacts.


• Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progression of prospects through the sales funnel. Demonstrate influencing skills and the ability to shorten the sales cycle.


• Closing Deals: Drive the sales process from initial contact to closing, negotiating terms and securing new business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of new business sales, particularly within the private equity sector, and UK mid-market firms.


• Demonstrable experience of selling professional Services.


• A natural sales hunter who can develop leads and close business within fast paced markets, including private equity clients and their portfolio companies


• Sales experience working for a managing consultancy or professional services firm is also relevant.


• Strong understanding of, or interest in, ESG principles and their application in business.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.


• Analytical mindset with high level of attention to detail


• Effective in building and managing client relationships with mid-market customers


• Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing


• Research shows that male candidates often apply when they see a 60% match with the profile, while women often only apply when they see a 100% match. Even if you do not meet all criteria, we would still encourage you to apply or get in touch! Sustainable Advantage offers an entrepreneurial environment where you will be able to develop your skillset and contribute to our future growth through the expansion of our client base and the service suite we provide to existing clients

Job Details

• Job Title: Business Development Manager


• Company: Timely Recruit


• Location: London - hybrid


• Location: Woking, Surrey


• Salary: Competitive salary and bonus package (based on 30% OTE), dependent on experience


• Posted: Sep 1st 2025


• Closes: Oct 2nd 2025


• Sector: Consulting


• Contract: Permanent


• Hours: Full Time