Business Development Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Nottingham, Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm based in Nottingham is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and expand its client base across the East Midlands. The role involves developing new business initiatives, monitoring market trends, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a track record of success in business development and be proficient in CRM systems.

Benefits

Employee awards

Competitive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within commercial/professional services.
• Success in managing BD pipelines and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to influence and work with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Create and manage initiatives for revenue growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Project management

Proficiency in CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Manager page is loaded## Business Development Managerlocations: Nottingham: Leicesterposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101059**Job Summary:**We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our National Business Development team.Based primarily out of our Nottingham and Leicester offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, delivering revenue growth, and expanding our mid-market and corporate client base across the East Midlands.This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in generating and delivering new business.**Key responsibilities*** Support the firm in the delivery of its 5-year strategy* Create, manage and deliver new initiatives to drive growth and revenue across the region* Identify, develop and pursue new business and cross selling opportunities across new and existing clients* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to support lead generation* Coach, mentor, constructively challenge and support key stakeholders within the firm on BD best practice* Work closely with regional Partners and Directors to design and deliver innovative products and services that strengthen existing relationships and unlock new business opportunities* Attend business/networking functions and provide feedback and information on market trends* Build strong, work generating, relationships with new and existing intermediaries* Support and manage BD pipelines, including CRM updates and reporting* Plan and deliver BD campaigns, seminars, webinars, and networking events* Coordinate with the PR, digital, and marketing teams to maximise campaign impact**Skills and experience*** Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to business development* Strong understanding of the UK corporate, mid–market and SME business environments* Demonstrable success in revenue enhancing business development, within a commercial/professional services environment* Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels* An entrepreneurial approach to business development, able to generate new routes to market* Experience in dealing with senior management and multiple stakeholder engagement* Excellent project management and prioritisation skills* Commercially astute and conscious of profitable targets/opportunities* Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics), MS Office, and digital toolsAble to brief Marketing and PR functions regarding campaigns and design, have an eye for detail, and write compelling copy for collateral# # **Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.****Become part of the team at Freeths.****View some of our recent highlights on our website** **.****2. Think Recognition:** Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business.We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.