Business Development Partner – Sustainability & ESG
A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Business Development Partner to support the continued growth of its Sustainability & ESG services across the UK and Ireland.
This is a senior-level sales role with responsibility for identifying and securing new business opportunities across a broad portfolio of clients, including both existing relationships and new client acquisition. The focus is on consultative, technology-led solutions that support clients in meeting their sustainability goals and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive sales of sustainability and ESG-related services across multiple industry sectors
- Lead the development of new opportunities through both demand response and demand creation
- Build and maintain relationships at senior (including CXO) level within client organisations
- Shape proposals, business cases, and commercially viable solutions, supported by pre-sales and domain specialists
- Represent the firm at relevant forums, events, and client workshops
- Collaborate with solution partners, subject matter experts, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment and client satisfaction
Key Requirements:
- Strong track record in services sales within sustainability and/or ESG domains
- Experience selling to senior stakeholders, including within large corporate environments
- Understanding of sustainability reporting, data management, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. SBTi, CSRD, ISSB)
- Knowledge of digital sustainability solutions such as Net Zero strategies, ESG data, Sustainable IT, and supplier sustainability
- Familiarity with UK & Ireland market dynamics
- Prior experience with a global IT services provider is essential
- Degree qualified
Additional Information:
- The role is London-based with an expectation to be in-office approx. 3 days per week
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
- This position reports to the UK&I Head of Sustainability & ESG Business