What will I be doing in the Business Development Manager role?
Collaborate strategically with the Business Development Team to design and implement innovative business development strategies and action plans that drive corporate partnerships. Proactively track, report, and optimise business development activities to maximise efficiency and accelerate growth of Corporate Partners. Closely monitor the effectiveness of business development activities and make timely adjustments to strategies as necessary to ensure ongoing improvement. Identify and pursue growth opportunities and develop an understanding of current target sectors, identify existing growth opportunities, and proactively explore new sectors for potential growth, leveraging market insights and customer needs to drive expansion. Develop and present proposals for corporate partnerships that align perfectly with the needs of the target organisation. Proactively build a robust pipeline of potential corporate partners including proactive networking, attending and planning events. Develop and manage relationships to effectively convert leads into live partnership accounts, fostering strong connections and mutual value. Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements. Actively represent the business at industry events and forums to enhance visibility, credibility, and influence within target sectors. Provide support for existing partner and event activities, including conferences, external exhibitions, and partner forums, to ensure seamless execution and maximum impact. Regularly update records on the CRM database to provide transparency on the progress of leads and opportunities, supporting data-driven decision making. Effectively manage budgets related to business development activities, including events and sponsorship opportunities, to ensure a strong return on investment. What skills and experience are needed for the Business Development Manager role?
Degree or equivalent experience in a related subject. Sales training or sales qualifications. Demonstrable new business B2B sales management experience. Budget management experience. IT literate. Results oriented. UK driving license and car. What benefits are on offer?
As well as a great hybrid working split, this company really focuses on personal development ensuring that you feel you are growing within your role. They offer 25 days holiday (excluding public holidays) which increases after four years within the company. They also offer a generous pension of up to 8%, company sick pay, life assurance (4x salary), salary sacrifice schemes such as additional annual leave, Employee Assistance Bonus, a day paid volunteering and a great annual bonus scheme!!! Does this amazing Business Development Manager role seem like the perfect opportunity for you? If so, APPLY NOW.
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