Average Business Partner salary in Sittingbourne

About the RoleAs a Business Development Manager for Building Optimisation, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth by identifying and securing high-value opportunities across target sectors. You’ll lead proactive outreach, foster strong relationships, and manage a structured sales pipeline, aligning client needs with our innovative sustainability and optimisation solutions. Working cross-functionally, you’ll help position Optimised as the partner of choice for sustainable, data-driven building performance. Your impact will shape the strategic and financial success of the business, delivering meaningful results for our clients and environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and convert new business opportunities using strategic, insight-led approaches. Build trusted relationships with clients, including operational and C-suite stakeholders. Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract, using a consultative approach. Tailor Optimised’s solutions to meet client goals and create clear, measurable value. Develop high-impact proposals, collaborating across teams to maximise success. Drive growth via cross-selling and upselling across Optimised’s service lines. Ensure seamless handover to operations and monitor early-stage service delivery. Feed operational insight back into future business development strategies. Stay up to date on market trends, tech, and regulatory shifts in sustainability and energy. Champion digital tools (e.g., Client Portal) to enhance engagement and retention. Collaborate with internal teams on strategy, campaigns, and service improvement. Represent Optimised at events to build profile and unlock new routes to market. What You’ll Bring Proven success in a "hunter" sales role, ideally within BEMS, energy, or optimisation. Confident in structured sales techniques and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce). Strong commercial acumen and experience with solution-based sales methodologies. Excellent communicator with relationship management and negotiation strengths. Strategic mindset, resilience, and motivation to exceed targets in a fast-paced setting. Passion for sustainability and collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Eligible to work in the UK with a full driving licence. We value transferable experience — if you don’t tick every box but feel aligned with our purpose, we’d still love to hear from you. BenefitsWe’re proud to offer a great benefits package alongside a values-led culture that supports your wellbeing and growth: Competitive salary + car allowance + commission scheme 25 days annual leave (rising to 28) + bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days per year) Contributory pension (5% matched), life insurance, and private medical Enhanced family leave and paid charity volunteer day Professional membership fee (1 per year) Annual railcard, cycle-to-work, and EV salary sacrifice scheme Sustainability & development allowance + 2 sustainable travel days Online GP and award-winning employee assistance programme Annual flu jab and eye test Referral bonus scheme About UsWe are Optimised — a 140-strong team of purpose-driven experts helping clients transition to net zero and beyond. With offices in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne, and engineers nationwide, we deliver integrated solutions across Carbon Impact, Utility Management, and Building Optimisation. As a certified B Corp, we prioritise people, planet, and purpose. We’re proud of our open, inclusive culture where collaboration thrives, and we support every team member to do their best work in a flexible, positive environment. If you're motivated by sustainability, performance, and impact — come and help us shape a better future.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading and highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Sittingbourne who are seeking an experienced and driven Business Services Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role offers excellent long-term prospects and the chance to be a key part of a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team. As a Business Services Partner, you will play a crucial role in the continued growth and success of the firm. You will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of high-quality compliance and advisory services while leading and mentoring a talented team. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, technically strong, and passionate about building strong client relationships. At Crowe Watson, we take pride in connecting exceptional talent with leading accountancy firms across the UK. We’re proud to be partnering with firms that invest in their people and provide genuine career progression. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of accounts, tax, and advisory services to a varied client portfolioDrive business development and contribute to the strategic growth of the firmLead, manage, and develop a team of accountants and support staffEnsure technical compliance and maintain high standards of client serviceBuild and maintain strong, long-term client relationships Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Proven experience at a senior management or partner level within practiceExcellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skillsStrong technical knowledge across accounts and taxationMust have a minimum of 6 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment

TPF Recruitment, Kent’s leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is recruiting for an Accountancy Practice Partner on behalf of a fantastic firm of chartered accountants in Kent. This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a highly reputable accountancy practice. Our client is a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants based in Kent. They have a fantastic reputation, excellent culture and have seen significant growth over the last 5 years. They are now looking for a General Practice Partner to join their team in a highly rewarding position.  You will join a highly successful, growing team, working alongside multiple partners, and be responsible for a team of staff. Your position will be across a general practice capacity where you will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to growth and development of the practice. As an Accountancy Practice Partner, you will manage your own client portfolio made up of SME/ Owner Managed Businesses across the South East. These clients will be a range of sole-traders, partnerships and limited companies prominently under the audit threshold. Your team will be responsible for providing these clients with a mixture of services including accounts, management accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. There is a lot of flexibility, and the position will be created around the candidate's experience and aspirations. Requirements Accountancy Practice Partner - Sittingbourne ACA/ACCA qualified.Previous experience operating at a senior level within a general practice environment.Proven experience in client handling - ability to provide a high level of client relationship that is vital to this role. Benefits Accountancy Practice Partner - Sittingbourne Our client is offering a highly competitive salary, hybrid working, and a remuneration package, competitive with the London market, based on experience.Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential conversation regarding this position, and similar opportunities.35 days annual leaveEnhanced benefits including private medical, group income protection and more!