Business Development Lead

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

Salary: £50k-£70k + Commission

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.

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.

We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.

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