Business Development Manager SL

World 50 Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability seeks a Business Development Manager to drive expansion within its Sustainability Leaders community. You will strategically develop business opportunities and forge connections with Fortune 500 companies, requiring exceptional engagement with C-Suite executives. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of sales experience in a professional setting focused on sustainability. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of corporate ESG practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-growth sales or commercial environment.
• Exceptional ability to engage and influence C-Suite executives.
• Experience selling high-value intangible products like memberships or exclusive professional communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a targeted business development plan.
• Meet and exceed individual quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Marketing

Cold Calling

Account Management

Territory Management

Salesforce

Affiliate Marketing

CRM Software

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Job description

Business Development Manager Sustainability Leaders (A World 50 Community)

We are seeking a high-impact Business Development Manager within our Membership Development division for our Sustainability Leaders brand at World 50 Group. Reporting directly to the Head of Memberships this role is a premier opportunity for a commercially-driven professional to shape the future of corporate sustainability. Your success will be measured by your ability to expand our community through strategic revenue contribution directly influencing the trajectory of the worlds most influential sustainability network.

Who Are Sustainability Leaders A World 50 Community

Sustainability Leaders is the worlds preeminent network and intelligence platform dedicated to the advancement of corporate ESG and sustainability. Powered by a global community of the worlds most ambitious companies we empower Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and their teams to make faster more informed decisions.

In an era where the S and G are as vital as the E we provide the next-practice insights peer-to-peer connections and expert guidance necessary to accelerate the transition to a sustainable value-driven future.

Role Responsibilities

As a key individual contributor you will drive our expansion globally inviting Fortune 500 companies into our global sustainability network. You will manage a significant high-potential territory where you will :

• Strategise & Execute : Develop and implement a targeted business development plan to identify new member companies.
• Target Excellence : Consistently meet and exceed individual quarterly and annual revenue and activity targets.
• Pipeline Management : Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline providing transparent reporting on status and forecasts to leadership.
• Territory Prioritization : Segment and prioritise your territory to maximize impact within high-growth sectors and industries facing critical ESG transitions.
• Challenger Sales Philosophy : Teach customers new insights tailor the message to their business and confidently take control of the sale.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Marketing Research and Product teams to align our value proposition with the specific needs of modern sustainability executives.

Key Attributes Skills and Experience

• Proven Track Record : Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-growth sales or commercial environment ideally within professional services or advisory.
• C-Suite Fluency : Exceptional ability to engage and influence C-Suite executives (CSOs COOs and Boards). A passion for or knowledge of the sustainability / ESG landscape is highly desirable.
• Membership & Community Sales : Experience selling high-value intangible products such as memberships executive education or exclusive professional communities.
• Credibility & Impact : Strong personal presence with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Commercial Acumen : Deep understanding of business drivers corporate strategy and how sustainability integrates into the broader value chain.
• Resilience : A high degree of determination and the ability to thrive in a target-driven fast-paced environment.
• Industry Breadth : The ability to pivot across various sectors-from heavy industry to tech-identifying the unique sustainability challenges within each.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Account Management,Territory Management,Salesforce,Affiliate Marketing,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1