Private Equity - Business Development Manager

Timely Recruit Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager to focus on private equity clients and mid-market firms in London. The role emphasizes prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in new business sales and a strong understanding of ESG principles. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus package based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

Qualifications

• Experience with private equity or UK mid-market firms.
• Background in selling professional services.
• Knowledge of ESG principles and their application.

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, negotiate terms, and close new business.

Skills

Proven track record of new business sales

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Business Development Manager - Private Equity

Location: London - hybrid

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

Our client is seeking a 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.