Business Development Manager

Coburg Banks; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the Healthcare sector is seeking a Business Development Manager in St Albans. The role involves developing strategies for customer relationships in the FMCG and Pharmaceutical sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a salary of approximately £50,000 with an OTE of £60,000 along with additional benefits and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Company car

Hybrid working arrangement

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development Management within FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to enhance existing and secure new customer relationships.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients, managing relationships.
• Negotiate and manage customer contracts and pricing.

Skills

Business Development Management Experience

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Abilities

Initiative

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals industry? Our client, a well-established company with over 40 years of trading and manufacturing in the UK, is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team.

This role is pivotal in driving sales and expanding business opportunities within the British pharmacy and grocery sectors.

The Role :

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in the company.

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance existing and secure new customer relationships.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients, managing relationships and conducting regular reviews.
• Negotiate and manage customer contracts and pricing to ensure competitiveness.
• Conduct sales forecasts and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to plan and forecast product manufacturing using MIS and sales data.
• Oversee sales delivery to non-UK markets and manage the CRM system.
• Stay informed on industry trends and developments, and manage utility provision contracts.
• Sell into major retailers and pharmacies across the UK

The Candidate :

The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager position will have :

• Proven experience in Business Development Management within the FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Initiative and capability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical products is desirable.

The Package :

The Business Development Manager role offers a comprehensive package including :

• Annual salary of circa £50,000 with an OTE of £60,000
• Company car
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days on-site per week
• Additional benefits

The client is a well-established company that has been a significant supplier of analgesics to the UK pharmacy and grocery sectors for over four decades. Based in a state‑of‑the‑art facility in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the company employs around 80 staff and operates 24 / 7 to meet its growing demand. Quality is at the core of their operations, ensuring excellence in people, process, and product.

If you are a driven Business Development Manager with a background in Healthcare or Pharmaceuticals, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career. Apply now to join a successful company and contribute to its strategic growth.

Candidates interested in roles such as Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Client Relationship Manager,