Business Development Lead

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

The Vacancy

As the Business Development Lead specialising in Water, Environment and Science / Engineering, you will play a critical role in driving sales and business development initiatives within the Water, Environment and Scientific Services Directorate at WRc.

This is a full-time role, hybrid with a requirement to attend one of our offices and meet clients as required.

Our focus in the Water, Environment and Scientific Services Directorate is on enhancing the protection of Environmental and Public Health through natural and built solutions of the water system and the wider environment.

Your expertise in business development will be instrumental in marketing our capability, understanding client needs, coordinating sales efforts, and establishing long-term client relationships. This position requires a blend of technical proficiency or willingness to learn our value propositions and service offerings, sales acumen, and strong communication skills to effectively promote and sell the directorates products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client engagement and relationship management
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Value proposition and sales
• Technical consultation and solution development
• Opportunity development
• Monthly reporting to Director and mid to long-term strategic planning
• Champion of opportunity and sales business systems
  
  
  

Person Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science /Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within the technical sector.
• Strong understanding of water / wastewater science, engineering principles, and water treatment processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, and deliver effective solutions.
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary depending on experience
• Bonus and car allowance
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Contributory Pension Scheme
  
  
  

RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Full Job Description Attached.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.

WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.

The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.

WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?