Business Development Manager
The Role:
• Work with the Senior Management Team in the development and delivery of the Business Development Strategy.
• Oversee business development activity using existing on-going relationships initially and maximising the opportunities available from these, but also seeking out prospects and partnerships in areas including commercial and corporate grant making and events.
• Identify, pursue and deliver on public procurement opportunities and, when appropriate, do so in partnership with other organisations/associates; and continually develop and improve tender responses and bid development processes.
• Organise and co-ordinate major business development and income generation events.
• Propose and develop on-line business development and income generation campaigns using social media.
• Lead on the investigation of potential social enterprises to include business planning, product development and pilot testing.
The Person:
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a business development role with demonstrable experience of winnng repeat and new business
• Ability to communicate and effectively negotiate with partners and clients to ensure a high standard of Customer Relationship Management.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads whilst meeting competing and challenging priorities
• A willingness to undertake regular travel and to work out of office hours when necessary.
• Access to transport to carry out in full the responsibilities of the post
Please note this is a new role to the organisation and is initially 30hrs/week, so would ideally suit an individual seeking flexible working.
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV using the appropriate method or contact us for further information on 028 9268 8818.