Sustainability Business Development Executive: Hybrid
Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe HP14 3SX, UK
Location: Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX – Hybrid working encouraged
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Free parking, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistant programme
DEKRA are recruiting now for a Sustainability Business Development Executive!
We are now recruiting for Sustainability Business Development Executive that will be responsible for pipeline management for sustainability services, new project nurturing and client discussions related to opportunities.
In addition to this as our Sustainability Business Development Executive you will be responsible for:
* Proactively investigate and qualify new clients who have expressed an interest in DEKRA’s services
* Produce proposals, handle client presentations, conduct negotiations
* Convert pipeline to sales revenue
* Support the Head of Sales and Head of Sustainability to manage global opportunities
* Record new opportunities, proposals and supporting documents on SalesForce and provide regular updates to the Head of Sales and Head of Sustainability [weekly/monthly/quarterly] on BD initiatives and activities undertaken
* Collaborate with sales and marketing functions to provide feedback on the effectiveness of pipeline conversion
* Track KPIs to focus on volume of leads handled, the success rate of lead qualification, and the efficiency of coordinating leads for head of marketing, sales and sustainability
In order to be successful in this role it would be great if you had:
* Knowledge or experience of consultancy services, preferably in the automotive sector
* Strong analytical skills, IT literate (Excel, PowerPoint, Word intermediate to high level)
* Knowledge or experience in sustainability: Interest in areas like corporate sustainability, product sustainability, or sustainable supply chains
* Preferred background in business development or sales
It would be great if you had:
* Degree or equivalent
* Previous use of SalesForce
* Experience in high-emission sectors (e.g., automotive, transport, industry), finance, or TIC
* Experience with prospecting/sales tools and AI is a plus (ChatGPT, LinkedIn, Sales Navigator)
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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