Business Development Manager Water Sunderland (with travel UK wide) About Us At Cenergist, we provide energy and water efficiency solutions; our turnkey delivery process takes clients from concept stage to measured results so they can meet their Net Zero and sustainability goals. Cenergist has established a reputation in the UK as a provider of choice for the public sector, utilities, and commercial clients based on quality and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values, which include a commitment to quality, collaboration, supporting each other, and embracing innovation. This role is a great opportunity to join a business that is constantly moving forward and pushing new technology with its work. We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary: £50,000 (with flexibility for the right candidate) - 33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays - Mileage paid (45p per mile business car insurance must be obtained) - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Life insurance - Wellness programme This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business development professional with knowledge of water neutrality and sustainability to join our forward-thinking organisation. Youll thrive in an environment that genuinely rewards your success, with an excellent rewards package and plenty of potential to use your experience and skills to drive the company forwards. Whats more, with travel built into the role, you will have the chance to connect with key industry leaders, expanding your professional network and enhancing your expertise in sustainability. So, if you want to drive real change in the water sector, read on and apply today! The Role This is a key role within our organisation where you will leverage existing relationships and proactively build new ones to drive sustainable business growth. You will be the first point of contact for prospective clients, responding to direct enquiries and identifying new opportunities to expand our water neutrality and sustainability offerings. While you dont need to be a technical expert, a strong interest in environmental/water solutions and the ability to communicate their value is essential. Working across the full sales cycle, youll manage client engagement, prepare compelling proposals with internal collaboration across other departments, and contribute to successful funding bids. Occasional travel for meetings and events will support your relationship-building efforts and help grow our national presence. About You To be considered as a Business Development Manager, you will need: - Proven experience and success in a sales, business development, or client-facing role (preferably at least three years) within the sustainability, environmental, or water management sectors - Bid writing experience and strong commercial acumen - Experience in writing high-quality project proposals - Experience working with local government departments, such as planning, to support environmental strategic goals - Strong knowledge of water neutrality, water efficiency solutions, and sustainability best practices - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex proposals - Strong influencing skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships - A self-driven, enthusiastic, and resilient approach Other organisations may call this role Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Water Solutions Business Development Manager, Sustainability Business Development Manager, or Environmental Sales Manager. Webrecruit and Cenergist are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take the next step in your career as a Business Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. ADZN1_UKTJ