Description:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prospecting: Identify and target potential private equity and portfolio clients within UK mid-market and private equity sectors. Successfully start conversations with new contacts.
- Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline and the ability to 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.
Professional and Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrable experience of selling professional services to mid-market Private Equity clients within the UK.
- 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 with a strong understanding of, or interest in, ESG principles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Effective in building and managing client relationships with mid-market customers