Business Development Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and LivGreen - Retrofit Specialists is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 79% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 19% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Business Development Manager
- Location: Edinburgh – Office-based
- Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About LivGreen:
At LivGreen, we’re passionate about creating sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that drive positive change. We partner with Housing Associations and Local Authorities to deliver high-quality retrofit projects that improve homes' energy performance and reduce environmental impact.
We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven business with a strong financial foundation and a collaborative, high-performance culture. Our work is rooted in teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients and communities across the UK.
Our Values:
- Day One Mindset: We act fast, think big, and constantly strive to be better.
- Extreme Ownership: We take full responsibility and pride in what we deliver.
- Right from the Start: We believe in doing it once and doing it right — quality is non-negotiable.
Why Join LivGreen?
- Competitive base salary + industry-leading uncapped commission
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases with length of service)
- Medicash healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site parking
- Tech and Holiday Buy-back schemes
- High-growth business with real career development opportunities
- A collaborative and values-driven team environment
Position Overview:
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving LivGreen’s strategic growth. You’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing long-term relationships with clients, and working cross-functionally to bring new projects to life.
This role suits someone confident, commercially minded, and experienced in complex sales cycles, ideally within construction, energy, or social housing sectors. You’ll be comfortable presenting at a senior level, handling negotiations, and managing a sales pipeline from first contact through to contract signing.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across retrofit and energy efficiency markets
- Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers in Housing Associations and Local Authorities
- Lead client meetings (virtual and in-person), present LivGreen’s service offering, and shape tailored solutions
- Respond to tenders and prepare commercial proposals in collaboration with the wider team
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline in HubSpot CRM and report on progress against targets
- Work closely with technical teams and field consultants to ensure smooth handover from sales to delivery
- Stay informed on sector changes, funding streams, and policy developments relevant to our services
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our business development strategy and market presence
Requirements:
- Proven track record in a business development or consultative sales role
- Experience in the construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, or housing sector preferred
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to build value-based proposals
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Highly self-motivated, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
- Confident using CRM systems (HubSpot desirable) and Microsoft Office tools
Equal Opportunities:
LivGreen Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LivGreen - Retrofit Specialists holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.