Business Development Director – United Kingdom

Resourcing Life Science; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced business development professional. The role involves identifying and pursuing new sales leads, networking within the sector, and ensuring a robust client engagement strategy. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment. Fluent English and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a CRO, pharma or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and capitalize on new business prospects within a designated pool of prospective clients.
• Engage in active networking to build connections and spot new business prospects.
• Assist Sales Management in ranking target accounts for each prospecting cycle.
• Implement a thorough engagement and account plan strategically.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities under the direction of sales management.
• Understand customer needs and difficulties.
• Organize and direct the sales presentation.
• Organize proposals and contracts to cultivate new clientele.
• Manage sales aftercare and encourage contract signing.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Discovers and follows up on sales leads; conducts sales calls and visits within a region, industry, or product category; completes orders and sets up internal sales logistics; addresses customer complaints; keeps an eye on rival activity and shifting customer wants; and creates sales targets, budgets, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and capitalize on new business prospects within a designated pool of prospective clients and accounts.
• Engage in active networking within the sector to build connections and spot business prospects.
• Assist Sales Management in determining and ranking the list of potential target accounts for every “prospecting cycle” (such as quarterly or semi-annually).
• Implement a thorough engagement and account plan strategically, and make sure the business is sustainable.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities by closely monitoring lead and opportunity status under the direction of sales management.
• Gain a thorough awareness of the needs and difficulties of the customer.
• Organize and direct the sales presentation; oversee the sales process.
• Organize proposals and contracts to cultivate new clientele and business opportunities.
• Manage the sale’s aftercare and encourage the signing of the contract’s paperwork.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Min 8 years of experience in a CRO, pharma or biotech
• Fluent English
• Excellent communication skills
• FTE: 1.0

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