Strategic Development Manager

Job Title: Strategic Development Manager – Non-Domestic

Salary range: £50,000-£55,000 per annum depending on experience (negotiable)

Are you ready to embrace a pivotal role in steering the development of services and nurturing robust client relationships within our esteemed consultancy firm? AES Sustainability Consultants Ltd, an award-winning company collaborating with leading UK housebuilders and developers, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Strategic Development Manager to join our dynamic team.

Who are we?

AES Sustainability Consultants Ltd is a renowned consultancy firm that specialises in delivering high-quality energy and sustainability advice and assessments to the construction and property industries.

Job Purpose:

As the Strategic Development Manager – Non-Domestic, your primary responsibilities will encompass guiding the development of services within our existing buildings and non-domestic teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and collaborating with the Operations Director and Service leads to enhance the success of non-domestic and existing buildings services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and cultivate opportunities within existing and new markets
• Provide strategic support to clients and integrate full-service offerings
• Collaborate with senior leadership to execute comprehensive sales and business development plans
• Ensure effective marketing of new services through various channels
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, regulators, and supply chain
• Expand company reach through strategic networking efforts
• Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned with growth objectives
• Exceed sales targets through effective lead generation, negotiation, and deal closure
• Conduct thorough market research and monitor industry trends
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive business operations
• Generate reports on business development activities and their impact on overall company performance

Competencies:

Personal:

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eager, self-motivated, and highly organised
• Good understanding of strategy development processes and methodologies

Technical/Specialist:

• Understanding of current and future legislation, Building Regulations, planning policy, and wider sustainability requirements
• Familiarity with a range of services delivered by AES Sustainability Consultants including: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, Display Energy Certificates, Decarbonisation Strategies, PAS2038, non-domestic energy assessments, Whole Life Carbon, sustainability assessments including BREEAM and related services

Operational:

• Ability to develop new processes and communicate these effectively
• Commercial awareness to ensure team contribution to overall financial success

Benefits:

• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus statutory days and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Contributory pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Staff social events
• Flexible hours
• Remote working
• Life assurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Health insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• Understanding of current and future legislation, Building Regulations, planning policy, and wider sustainability requirements

Work Location: Remote