Business Development Manager

Sanctuary Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive care organization in the UK seeks a Business Development Manager to enhance self-funder occupancy through strategic marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will bring consultative sales experience, strong business sense, and the ability to build community relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and various employee benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave schemes

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven success in consultative sales with a positive attitude.
• Strong business sense and sharp sales and marketing skills.
• Strong communication skills for delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Support care homes to maintain and increase self-funder occupancy.
• Work with Regional and Home Managers on marketing campaigns.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and local community.

Skills

Consultative sales success

Sales and marketing acumen

Flexible and adaptable approach

Client-focused mindset

Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent in a sales related environment

Job description

Overview

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, GB, ST5 7JG

Department: Health and Social Care (Management)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £47,919.12 per annum

Requisition: 226391

Business Development Manager

Covering Northwest and East Midlands Region

35 hours a week – to include evenings and weekends as and when required

£47,919.12 per annum plus car allowance/company car and bonus scheme

When you join Sanctuary Care, you will be part of something special – we are an innovative organisation, with ambitious growth plans. We put people at the heart of everything we do and that includes our staff. We invest heavily in your training, promote a strong teamwork ethic and make sure that you have the support and resources you need to reach your potential. Our strength lies in the quality of our people, and we employ those who share our value of keeping kindness at the heart of our care

Are you commercially astute with a drive to achieve and exceed targets? Do you want to work in an environment where you’re able to support and make a real difference to people’s lives?

Our Business Development Managers are integral to the success and sustainability of our business – supporting our care homes to maintain and increase self-funder occupancy and income whilst having an up-to-date view on what our competitors are offering within the areas that we operate. Reporting into the Lead Business Development Manager, you will work collaboratively with our Regional and Home Managers as well as the central Marketing and Enquiry Team. You will ensure we’re able to run successful marketing campaigns, creating and maximising enquiry pipelines – building strong relationships with key stakeholders and the local community – to enable us to remain the provider of choice.

What skills do you need

• Proven success in consultative sales, backed by a positive attitude and strong initiative
• Strong business sense with sharp sales and marketing acumen
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet evolving business needs
• Committed to delivering results while maintaining a client-focused mindset
• Qualified to Degree level or with knowledge and ability at an equivalent level in a sales related environment is essential to succeed in this role.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel (or similar).

Delivering relevant training is required so strong communication skills are essential.

Travel is a requirement for this role; therefore, a full, current driving license essential.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we\'re dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That\'s why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

The reference number for this position is 226391

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.