Jobs, fresher vacancy - Strategic Account Director • UK

Company: Environment Bank

UK

About usAt Environment Bank, we’re working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish. Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more. From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss. Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that’s experiencing rapid growth. We’ve already built a highly skilled team of experts and we’re actively looking to expand our team in the coming months. We’re incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we’re still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank. About the roleWe’re looking for a driven and strategic individual to grow, nurture, and expand sales of BNG Units for Environment Bank, focusing on a defined portfolio of Strategically Important Accounts (Developers).You’ll build a strong business pipeline and play a key role in delivering Environment Bank’s growth strategy by meeting ambitious sales targets. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most influential land developers on nationally significant projects.High performers will have the chance to shape our strategic account plans and may progress into a leadership role following a period of trust-building and consistent, high-quality delivery. Key responsibilitiesProvide expert consultation to help prospective customers meet their BNG requirements at both project and organisational levels. Own the full sales cycle—from initiating relationships and qualifying opportunities to scoping, pipeline management, and closing deals. Use a consultative sales approach to build strategic, long-term relationships with new and existing clients. Identify and develop new business opportunities within your account portfolio over the short and medium term. Drive growth within each account through a proactive, multi-threaded engagement strategy. Collaborate closely with the Partnerships team, Senior Leadership, and other Sales functions to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and Environment Bank.EDI & BelongingAt the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our Environment Bank mission and values. At Environment Bank we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.RequirementsProven strong sales operator in any of the following fields:Enterprise B2B SalesPlanning or Ecological ConsultancyMulti-Disciplinary ConsultancyStrong communicator as comfortable sharing a coffee with one decision-maker as presenting to a full executive team of a prospective clientAble to pivot between strategic deal-making and tactical application of skills as suits the opportunity.Knowledge of the development sectorManaging complex, longer term deal cycles with multiple stakeholdersOrganised and self-sufficientBenefitsAs an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we’re creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally – providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more. We offer... Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary ️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day ➕ Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leave after probation Remote and hybrid flexible working options Regional and departmental team co-working days Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year ️ Team fundraising and charity events Ongoing career development with training and mentoring Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs ‍ Employee assistance mental wellbeing support ❤️‍️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance