Senior Business Development Manager - Low Carbon

West Midlands Growth Company; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to champion low-carbon initiatives in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to drive strategic growth by engaging with key stakeholders and promoting the region as a leader in sustainable investment. You'll be instrumental in crafting strategies that attract innovative businesses, boost job creation, and contribute to a greener future. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the low-carbon economy and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the low-carbon sector.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Promote the West Midlands for low-carbon investment globally.
• Lead the inward investment strategy for low-carbon businesses.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Low Carbon Economy Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager Vacancy

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Team: Inward Investment

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Help Shape a Greener Future for the West Midlands

Are you ready to drive real impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors? Join the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) as our Senior Business Development Manager – Low Carbon and be at the forefront of transformative investment that fuels green growth, creates jobs, and positions our region as a global low-carbon leader.

You’ll be the face of the West Midlands’ low carbon opportunity, pitching to domestic and international investors, crafting compelling strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders from across business, government, and academia.

What to Expect?

1. Be a Champion for Change: Promote the West Midlands as the go-to region for low-carbon investment on a global stage.
2. Drive Strategic Growth: Lead on executing and evolving our inward investment low-carbon strategy to attract game-changing businesses to the region.
3. Engage Key Stakeholders: Work alongside government bodies, universities, industry leaders, and international trade organisations.
4. Boost Jobs & Innovation: Build a pipeline of impactful projects and help grow green businesses that create real jobs.
5. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Bring insight and agility to a fast-moving sector, always tuned into the latest tech, policy, and trends.
6. Own Your Impact: You'll be a vital part of WMGC’s strategic engine, contributing to broader economic growth and regional development goals.
7. Share & Collaborate: Share your expertise across WMGC teams to strengthen our overall sector knowledge.
8. Flexible and Dynamic Work: Based in Birmingham with travel across the West Midlands and occasional international trips.

Is This You?

You bring experience in business development and a passion for the low-carbon economy. You thrive in complex environments, love building relationships, and are driven by a purpose to make a difference, economically and environmentally.