Business Development Manager – Remote (Midlands, UK)

Ground Control; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape and energy firm in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to secure high-value projects. This remote role focuses on building relationships, delivering proposals, and making an environmental impact. The ideal candidate has sales experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability. Join a purpose-driven team with flexibility in working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Professional development and training

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development.
• Comfortable connecting with senior stakeholders.
• Excited about sustainability and environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-value business opportunities in sustainability sectors.
• Build partnerships with multi-site and Blue-Chip organizations.
• Deliver proposals and presentations that win projects.
• Manage the sales pipeline from initiation to contract.
• Collaborate with internal teams for sustainable solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Consultative approach

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Knowledge of sustainability

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Annual Commission

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Business Development Manager – Remote (Midlands, UK)

Shape the Future. Drive Impact. Close Deals That Matter.

At Ground Control, we don’t just deliver projects - we transform landscape, design and energy. We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives on building relationships, winning high-value projects, and making a real environmental impact.

While this is primarily a remote position, you’ll get the chance to meet customers and colleagues in person - expect to be on the road around two to three days a week for meetings and training.

What You’ll Own

• Spot and secure high-value business opportunities in and sustainability sectors.
• Build trusted partnerships with clients, including multi-site and Blue-Chip organisations.
• Deliver persuasive proposals, presentations, and solutions that win projects.
• Drive your sales pipeline from first conversation to signed contract.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide holistic, sustainable solutions.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’ve got proven experience in sales or business development, ideally with a consultative or solution-focused approach.
• Commercially sharp, ambitious, and genuinely excited about sustainability.
• A confident communicator and natural relationship-builder, comfortable connecting with senior stakeholders.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked on general construction, landscaping, design, or energy projects.

Why Ground Control?

• Flexible remote working + occasional in-person collaboration.
• Professional development, training, and mentorship to help you excel.
• Join a purpose-driven team delivering projects that matter.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape a sustainable future.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.