Sustainability Business Development Executive Location: Hybrid, ideally within a 1 hour commute from our Stokenchurch office, HP14 3SX (occasional travel to office required) Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE £10,000 performance-related bonus (OTE £50,000) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave, buy and sell holiday scheme, employee referral scheme, private health insurance, pension contribution, free parking, contribution towards eye test, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, employee assistant programme, cycle to work scheme. Are you commercially driven with a passion for sustainability Join DEKRA as a Sustainability Business Development Executive and play a vital role in shaping a greener, more responsible future! At DEKRA, we are committed to delivering trusted sustainability solutions to our clients across high-impact industries. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team where your business development expertise will directly contribute to driving meaningful change. The Role As a Sustainability Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and converting business opportunities for sustainability services, with a focus on small to medium-sized projects (≤£500k) and supporting larger partnerships (£1–5m). You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing and operations, while maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and contributing to long-term growth. Key Responsibilities * Proactively manage your pipeline and convert qualified leads into sales revenue * Create proposals, lead client presentations, and support commercial negotiations * Collaborate with the Head of Sustainability Services on global opportunities * Ensure accurate use of Salesforce CRM and track BD activities * Deliver excellent client service from early engagement through to project handover * Support larger sales opportunities and nurture long-term client relationships About You We’re looking for someone who is: * Commercially driven with strong stakeholder engagement skills * Highly organised and self-motivated with a proactive attitude * Comfortable working in both fast-paced sales environments and strategic business development settings You will also bring: * Experience in a business development or sales role * Knowledge or interest in sustainability (corporate, product or supply chain) * Excellent communication and negotiation skills * Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems * Strong IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) * Previous consultancy or automotive industry experience is desirable What’s in it for you * Be part of a globally recognised organisation with a mission to create a safer and more sustainable world * Work on impactful projects across high-emission sectors and industries in transition * Join a supportive, collaborative team aligned to DEKRA’s values of integrity, safety, entrepreneurship, customer orientation, and team spirit About DEKRA DEKRA is a global leader in safety, quality, and sustainability. We help organisations across a range of industries to improve their systems, people, and performance. Our Sustainability Services division is growing rapidly, and we are seeking professionals who want to grow with us while making a positive environmental and social impact. Ready to apply If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to take your business development career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow. No agencies please