Business Development Manager in Crawley)

Penguin Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave including Xmas &

Birthday off

Pension contributions

Private medical cover

TOIL

Ongoing training and progression

Sociable team culture

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Crawley is seeking a Business Development Manager to build and manage a growing client base for an environmental consultancy. You will nurture relationships with property developers and infrastructure clients, qualify opportunities, and contribute to a strong market presence.

The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000–£42,000, flexible hours and hybrid working, plus generous annual leave, pension contributions, private medical cover and TOIL, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Strong experience in B2B business development, account management or a similar client-facing role.
• A consultative approach to winning and developing business.
• Strong interpersonal skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing the company's client base and strengthening partnerships.
• Manage incoming inquiries and discuss project requirements.
• Identify prospective customers and attend industry events.
• Contribute ideas to help raise the company's profile.
• Learn about the sector alongside an experienced team.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Client facing

Consultative selling

Interpersonal skills

Commercial judgement

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Crawley

REF: BY276854

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Looking for a role where you can build meaningful client relationships, influence business growth and enjoy genuine career progression?

We're recruiting a Business Development Manager on behalf of an established consultancy operating within the environmental sector. Working with organisations involved in property development and infrastructure, the business is investing in its next phase of growth and wants a commercially minded individual to help unlock new opportunities.

The Business Development Manager selected will be:

Taking ownership of developing the company's client base and strengthening existing partnerships. From managing incoming enquiries and discussing project requirements to identifying prospective customers and attending industry events, you'll play an important part in keeping the business growing. You'll also contribute ideas to help raise the company's profile.

Industry experience isn't essential - you'll have the opportunity to learn about the sector alongside an experienced team.

The opportunity offers:

• Excellent salary from (£40,000 - £42,000) depending on experience
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave, including additional Christmas leave and your birthday off
• Pension contributions, private medical cover and TOIL
• Ongoing training and opportunities to progress
• A welcoming working environment with a sociable team culture

Requirements to be considered:

• Degree-level education
• Strong experience in B2B business development, account management or a similar client-facing role
• A consultative approach to winning and developing business
• Strong interpersonal skills, commercial judgement and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and identify promising opportunities
• A full UK driving licence and unrestricted right to work in the UK
• Residence in or within commuting distance of Crawley

This is a permanent role.