Business Development Manager

Medknow Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medknow Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager to accelerate market presence and strengthen competitive position. You will uncover new business prospects, build valuable customer partnerships, and drive sustainable growth through innovative initiatives.

You will identify opportunities, engage with clients at all levels, coordinate meetings, and tailor solutions that deliver real value.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, client acquisition, sales or commercial management.
• Ability to identify and convert opportunities into commercial outcomes.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience building and managing professional B2B relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of growth initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Explore and pursue new avenues for business growth by assessing demand, industry developments, and market potential.
• Establish productive relationships with prospective clients and key stakeholders to create long-term business opportunities.
• Develop tailored commercial solutions that address client objectives and deliver value-added outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage business meetings, presentations, and discussions with potential customers and partners.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of customer requirements and market expectations to improve service offerings.
• Monitor sales activity and business development initiatives, ensuring targets and performance indicators are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing customer relationships and increase account value.
• Build awareness of the company's products and services within target industries and business sectors.
• Support the onboarding process for new customers and ensure a positive client experience.
• Maintain accurate records of business activities, opportunities, and customer interactions.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve customer engagement, commercial performance, and business effectiveness.
• Represent the organization professionally at business events, exhibitions, and networking forums.

Skills

Business development

Client acquisition

Sales

Commercial management

Communication skills

Relationship management

B2B

Commercial awareness

Strategic partnerships

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to accelerate the company's market presence and strengthen its competitive position. The successful candidate will be responsible for uncovering new business prospects, creating valuable customer partnerships, and contributing to sustainable business success through innovative growth initiatives. This role requires a proactive professional who can identify emerging opportunities, enhance customer engagement, and support the organization's expansion goals.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Explore and pursue new avenues for business growth by assessing customer demand, industry developments, and market potential.
• Establish productive relationships with prospective clients and key stakeholders to create long-term business opportunities.
• Develop tailored commercial solutions that address client objectives and deliver value-added outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage business meetings, presentations, and discussions with potential customers and partners.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of customer requirements and market expectations to improve service offerings.
• Monitor sales activity and business development initiatives, ensuring targets and performance indicators are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing customer relationships and increase account value.
• Build awareness of the company's products and services within target industries and business sectors.
• Support the on boarding process for new customers and ensure a positive client experience.
• Maintain accurate records of business activities, opportunities, and customer interactions.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve customer engagement, commercial performance, and business effectiveness.
• Represent the organization professionally at business events, exhibitions, and networking forums.

RequirementsExperience

Experience in business development, client acquisition, sales, or commercial management.Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business opportunities into successful commercial outcomes.Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders at all levels.Experience building and managing professional relationships in a business-to-business environment.Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business growth principles.knowledge of strategic partnerships and business growth initiatives.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.