Business Development Manager – Academic Sector

Reference number #2058

The Opportunity

Are you someone looking to play their part in achieving net zero across the built environment? Would you like to nurture the next generation of Architects and Engineers, ensuing they have the right skills for industry and ensure the buildings they study in is positive for their health and wellbeing? This could be for you!

IES are currently looking for a business development manager to focus on growing new and existing relationships across the Academic Sector in the UK at what is an exciting time of growth for the business.

You will be responsible for nuturing existing, and creating new, relationships with Universities and Colleges across the UK. You’ll support and develop their needs with our unique technology and services offering across Teaching, Research & the Estate Team. Following a period of training and mentoring, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop the role and to reap rewards for their hard work.

The Candidate

You may already have an existing network within tertiary education across, Teaching, Research or maybe Estate management.

Essential Skills:

• Outstanding influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop leads and win sustainable business.
• Construction industry experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of building simulation and sustainable building design.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of the IESVE software.
• Experience of the Academic Sector
• Background in Sustainability
• This position will require regular travel throughout UK.

The Rewards

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, while contributing to our goal of decarbonising the built environment. We also offer a range of benefits, such as private health care; enhanced family leave; enhanced annual leave; home working allowance; flexible start times and hybrid working options.

To Apply

To apply for the role, please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up-to-date CV to careers@iesve.com.

Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Please ensure you include the job title and reference number in your application.

The Company

At IES we have been working in Climate Tech for the last 30 years and we consider the fight against Climate Change a moral imperative that drives all our decisions. We value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.

Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the Climate Tech sector. Our Virtual Environment (VE) software is already the only tool that allows designers and engineers to simulate the full performance of a buildings. We are now expanding our portfolio with new solutions to tackle the built environment at any scale.

IES’ technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.

IES is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider our positions even if they do not meet all the job criteria. We are committed to removing any barriers for candidates applying for our jobs. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post.

Some examples of the adjustments we can make are:

• Providing interview questions in advance
• Allowing for a break between parts of the interview
• Providing extra time to complete interview questions

This is not an exhaustive list.

If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process or would like to discuss it further, please contact IES HR team at careers@iesve.com or 0141 945 8500.

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