Connecting clients to sustainable solutions. Driving growth across Europe.
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive business growth across Continental Europe.
Working closely with technical experts, industry leaders and growth teams across the business, you'll identify and engage prospective clients, develop key relationships and uncover opportunities that connect organisations with SLR’s diverse sustainability and advisory expertise. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute growth strategies across priority sectors and accounts
- Build senior-level client relationships and generate qualified opportunities
- Conduct account research, stakeholder mapping and white space analysis
- Partner with marketing and technical teams on campaigns and market insights
- Connect clients with the right expertise across SLR's multidisciplinary teams to develop and advance opportunities
- Maintain high-quality CRM data and leverage market intelligence tools
- Support strategic proposals, bids and major growth opportunities
About You
- Proven success in lead generation and new business development
- Strong social selling and outbound prospecting skills
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including C-suite decision makers
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to research markets, identify trigger events and uncover opportunities
- Experience with CRM and sales tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo or ZoomInfo
- Fluent English; additional European languages (German, Dutch or French) are advantageous
You'll also be motivated by helping clients achieve their sustainability ambitions and creating lasting environmental value.
What we offer
SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‑term career progression.
We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. As our benefits vary by region, full details will be provided during the interview process.
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
If this Strategic Business Development Manager role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
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Skills Required
- Proven success in lead generation and new business development
- Strong social selling and outbound prospecting skills
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders, including C-suite decision makers
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to research markets, identify trigger events and uncover opportunities
- Experience with CRM and sales tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo or ZoomInfo
- Fluent English
- Additional European languages (German, Dutch or French)
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
