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Business Development Manager

CB Resourcing Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Business Development Manager position focuses on supporting private equity firms in achieving their ESG objectives through consulting and due diligence services.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in new business sales, particularly within knowledge-focused sectors such as consulting or due diligence.
  • The role requires at least 5 years of experience working with stakeholders in UK mid-market private equity firms, including Board Members and ESG specialists.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000, depending on experience, along with opportunities for professional growth in the ESG sector.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships and drive business growth.

Business Development Manager - ESG / private equity

Exciting opportunity to join a high-growth consultancy supporting the private equity industry in meeting their ESG agenda. Our client offers ESG due diligence on acquisitions as well as ongoing ESG improvement consulting for PortCos. This role will deal with inbound enquiries as well as reengaging with previous enquiries. 

This role will take a lead on developing business within a wide territory of mid market private equity firms. This is a great opportunity to develop strong knowledge of the ESG sector as well as a consulting environment. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Engage with inboard leads from potential private equity firms, presenting tailored ESG consulting solutions to meet their specific needs.
  • Evaluate and close upsell opportunities by understanding the needs of buyers within the accounts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within private equity firms to ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the ESG consulting team to develop and deliver integrated ESG strategies and solutions.
  • Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve business growth targets.

Qualifications Required:

  • Proven track record of  new business sales in knowledge focused businesses such as expert networks, market intelligence, consulting or due diligence 
  • Experience working with Board Members, Partners, Investment/Portfolio directors, and ESG specialists within UK mid-market private equity clients is essential
  • Experience of building a wide network of private equity contacts and the ability to build new relationships
  • A natural sales hunter who can develop leads and close business within fast-paced private equity clients and their portfolio companies
  • Strong interest in ESG principles and their application in business
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
  • Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.