Business Development Lead, SME (London Hybrid or US Remote) at Climate Impact Partners | England, GB | Rezi

Business Development Lead, SME (London Hybrid or US Remote) at Climate Impact Partners

Business Development Lead, SME (London Hybrid or US Remote)

Climate Impact Partners · England, GB

3 weeks ago

Business Development Lead, SME (London Hybrid or US Remote)

Climate Impact Partners · England, GB

24 days ago
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About the Role

This entry-level position aims to drive business growth by providing impactful sustainability solutions to SMEs through digital platforms. It offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the intersection of technology and climate leadership, assisting organizations in their transition to a low-carbon future. The role involves managing the sales cycle from prospect engagement to onboarding and client support, contributing to a dynamic, client-facing global team focused on growth, retention, and engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Support full-cycle sales, including lead qualification, product demos, proposal development, and onboarding.
  • Deliver compelling, professional digital presentations and product walk-throughs for clients and prospects.
  • Collaborate with the Client Solutions team to manage client renewals and platform engagement, supporting high retention and usage rates.
  • Generate outbound opportunities through referrals, campaigns, and market research.
  • Communicate effectively with clients via phone, email, video calls, social media, and occasional in-person meetings.
  • Keep the CRM system (Salesforce) up to date and manage accurate sales and customer activity pipelines.
  • Participate in the design and execution of new digital sales processes and client onboarding journeys.
  • Stay informed on the latest developments in digital sustainability tools and climate-related solutions.
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams to align on go-to-market strategies and customer feedback loops.

Requirements

  • Strong interest in sustainability and digital tools that enable environmental impact and sustainability.
  • Tech-literate and comfortable learning new tools and digital platforms.
  • Proactive, organised, and confident in working independently as well as within a remote team.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment and managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Skills

  • CRM systems (Salesforce)
  • Customer engagement platforms
  • Digital presentations
  • Product walk-throughs
  • Sales pipeline management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Location

  • Global

Work Type

  • Remote

Experience Level

  • Entry-level

About the Company

  • Climate Impact Partners is a trusted partner for organizations undertaking ambitious climate action.
  • Since 1997, we have assisted leading businesses in reducing or removing over 151 million tonnes of CO₂e, transforming climate ambition into tangible results.
  • We provide high-quality carbon market solutions, including developing and financing impactful projects, managing carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios, and helping companies establish a price on carbon to drive change.
  • By fostering connections between corporates, governments, innovators, and project partners, we accelerate investment in climate solutions that yield verified impact and advance progress toward net-zero goals.
  • Our core values include boundless, urgent ambition; courage to innovate; integrity without compromise; and empowerment to serve.

Equal Opportunity

  • Climate Impact Partners is an equal opportunities employer.
  • Our goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates differences.
  • All employment decisions, including hiring and promotion, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
  • We do not discriminate based on characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law.
  • To support this commitment, all applications are anonymized until the interview stage, ensuring anonymity regardless of the applicant's characteristics.