Senior Business Development Manager - Circular Economy (UK)

The People Pod; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Company benefits

Career progression

Direct exposure to leadership

European collaboration

Job summary

The People Pod in Blackburn is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive UK growth and build strategic customer relationships. You will identify opportunities, manage prospects to contract, and contribute to a growing sustainability-focused portfolio.

Reporting to the Country Manager, you will collaborate with leadership across Europe, enjoy uncapped bonus potential, and advance your career in a fast-paced, circular-economy business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in winning new business and building lasting customer relationships.
• Experience in B2B sales and strategic account development.
• Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and managing complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the UK.
• Build relationships with key commercial decision-makers.
• Manage opportunities from prospecting through to contract award.
• Develop strategic accounts and long-term partnerships.
• Support major tenders and commercial proposals.
• Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and deliver growth targets.
• Identify new markets and commercial opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Self-motivated

Stakeholder engagement

Proactivity

Customer service

Job description

The People Pod in Blackburn is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive UK growth and build strategic customer relationships. You will identify opportunities, manage prospects to contract, and contribute to a growing sustainability-focused portfolio.

Reporting to the Country Manager, you will collaborate with leadership across Europe, enjoy uncapped bonus potential, and advance your career in a fast-paced, circular-economy business.