Business Development Manager - Europe

Acre is proud to be supporting a global leader in ESG assurance and supply chain sustainability software in the search for a Business Development Manager to drive European growth for an award-winning ESG supply chain risk platform.

If you're a high-performing sales professional who thrives in fast-paced, competitive environments and you're ready to make an impact, this is an outstanding opportunity to lead market expansion for one of the sector's most respected and innovative platforms.

This role is focused on generating new business with large, complex organisations across industries such as retail, apparel, food, and heavy industry.

The Role

Drive Growth

• Identify, pursue, and secure new enterprise opportunities across Europe
• Collaborate with the broader commercial team to uncover cross-sell opportunities
• Develop and execute strategies to differentiate the platform and gain market share

Engage with Purpose

• Lead value-driven conversations with senior stakeholders including CSOs, Procurement Heads, and Risk Leaders
• Tailor your approach to align with sector-specific challenges and evolving compliance requirements
• Confidently present platform capabilities in ESG risk analytics, audit management, and supplier due diligence

Own the Sales Cycle

• Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, with full accountability for results
• Leverage CRM tools to maintain pipeline visibility, forecast accurately, and make informed decisions
• Provide strategic feedback to product teams to ensure continuous improvement and relevance

What They're Looking For

• Experience in enterprise SaaS or technology sales, ideally with exposure to ESG, sustainability, or supply chain risk
• A motivated self-starter with a strong track record of new business development
• Commercially savvy, technically competent, and able to communicate complex ideas with clarity
• Skilled at engaging senior stakeholders across multinational businesses
• Knowledge of ESG-related regulations in Europe is highly desirable
• Fluency in English and ideally one additional European language

Why Join This Business?

This is a high-growth, high-impact organisation with ambitious plans to scale rapidly. The platform is built with a customer-first mindset and powered by proprietary data that sets it apart in the market.

With a strong client base of global brands and deep technical expertise across multiple regions, the business offers a unique combination of real-world insight and digital innovation. Ongoing investment in product development, emerging technologies, and regulatory intelligence ensures continued leadership in the space.

As part of a globally recognised group with operations in over 150 countries, the platform benefits from significant reach, credibility, and collaborative opportunities - combining the agility of a tech-forward business with the backing of a market-leading assurance provider.

Apply now or contact Tiana Thomas at [email protected] to explore this opportunity further.