What do they do?
Sales accounts and business development managers plan, research, and make things happen to help a company's marketing and sales.
They're needed in various eco-friendly industries like green transportation, construction and waste management and others.
What's the pay and work hours like?
- Average salary: £44,882 per year.
- Hours per week: 38-40 hours.
What does their job involve?
Client engagement and relationship building
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and industry partners.
- Customise solutions to meet client-specific needs and challenges and develop sales strategies for environmentally conscious clients.
- Assist clients in preparing sustainability reports and contracts to align with green initiatives, and educate them on more green friendly products.
Market research and environmental knowledge
- Research potential clients and markets interested in eco-friendly products and possess in-depth knowledge of green products and their environmental benefits.
- Stay informed about environmental regulations, certifications and general green trends and technologies so they can seek opportunities to expand market presence.
Environmental impact assessment and reporting
Measure and report on the environmental impact of solutions.
Qualifications
Most people in this field have degrees at level 6, such as BA/BSc degrees or similar.
However, BTEC and apprenticeship pathways can also be taken alongside job work experience.
Training providers
You can study business and management at universities:
- Royal Holloway University London: Business related degrees
- University of Surrey: Business Degrees
You can also check out specific courses at colleges in Surrey:
- East Surrey College: several business and marketing courses
- Brooklands College: Diplomas and Apprenticeships in business
- Guildford College: Business and Enterprise courses
- Reigate College: Business BTEC
- Nescot: Business and Enterprise courses
Skills they need
- Hard skills which are important in this role: Product management, marketing, and sales.
- Important soft skills: Communication, management, customer service, and planning.
- Job opportunities: There are about 2,329 green jobs like this expected in Surrey by 2030.