Business Development Lead

WSR is recruiting for a Business Development Lead for our well-established client in London.

Salary: £70k-£80k + OTE £150K +

Location: London Hybrid (2 days in office p/w and client visits)

We re supporting a growing, data-led consultancy that partners with consumer-facing organisations to solve complex commercial and customer challenges through analytics and insight. Due to continued growth, they re seeking a Business Development Lead to drive new business and expand key client relationships across the Water and Energy sectors.

This is a senior, influential role with real scope to shape sector growth and client outcomes.

Business Development Lead Role Overview

You ll lead the full business development and sales lifecycle, from prospecting through to close, building a strong pipeline of high-value opportunities. Working consultatively with senior stakeholders, you ll shape tailored solutions, grow existing accounts, and deliver against clear revenue targets.

Business Development Lead Key responsibilities

• Owning end-to-end new business development across Water and Energy
• Building trusted relationships with senior decision-makers
• Managing and converting a strong pipeline of high-value opportunities
• Negotiating commercials and contracts
• Collaborating closely with internal delivery and solutions teams
• Representing the business at industry events

Business Development Lead Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Proven business development or sales experience within Water and/or Energy
• Track record of winning and growing complex, high-value accounts
• Experience selling into large or enterprise organisations
• Consultancy or data-led solutions background preferred
• Commercially astute, relationship-driven, and resilient

Core Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year) - Increases with length of service
• Pension contribution
• Mobile Allowance
• Family & Lifestyle Support
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (dental, optical etc)
• Learning & Development Opportunities

Why join?

You ll be part of a people-first, purpose-led organisation that values collaboration, trust, and meaningful impact. This is an opportunity to play a key role in sector growth while helping clients tackle real-world challenges.

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We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.