About the Role

As our Business Development Manager you will contribute to our success by developing business opportunities and maximising business profitability. Dealing with mainly new clients to help expand our portfolio and market share across the range of products and services and maximise revenue for Elmhurst. The Business Development Manager is a business advocate, promoting the Elmhurst brand, to meet our Vision to be the leading independent provider of building energy rating expertise.

What can I expect to do in the role?

In this role as Business Development Manager, you will help shape and implement a commercial strategy to drive business growth by expanding the customer base and creating a prioritised pipeline of new opportunities. You will collaborate with the Commercial Director to identify key decision-makers, develop compelling business cases, and promote Elmhurst in the market. Your responsibilities will also include negotiating and closing agreements, monitoring market trends, and providing insights for new products or services. Additionally, you’ll stay informed on industry developments, attend exhibitions, and support new business initiatives.

About You

People are what make Elmhurst great. It is the drive and commitment of our people that creates our success, which is why we focus on recruiting and developing the best talent. Our ideal candidate will have:

✅ Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy, with a proven track record of increasing revenue through lead generation.
✅ The ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
✅ Experience in developing and maintaining relationships to create new business opportunities.
✅ A technical understanding of the built environment, construction industry, and/or energy efficiency and environmental issues.
✅ Self-motivation to work towards and deliver on targets and KPIs.
✅ The confidence to engage with potential new clients and existing stakeholders at all levels, inspiring them to see how Elmhurst products and services meet their needs.
✅ The ability to identify key stakeholders and decision-makers within potential client businesses.
✅ Confidence and capability to act as an ambassador for Elmhurst.
✅ The ability to champion the Elmhurst business and brand in the external marketplace.
✅ Comfort and confidence in delivering presentations.
✅ A strong aptitude for working in an environment where IT is a crucial tool for business operations.

The Benefits That Matter Most

We’ve built a culture where great people get great rewards. From career development opportunities to benefits that help you live your best life – you can find them at Elmhurst!