Business Development Manager

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Stockport is looking for an experienced leader to drive their training and business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in healthcare, proven sales capabilities, and experience in team leadership. Responsibilities include managing sales processes, influencing service development, and empowering the training team for success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Ability to connect with healthcare decision-makers.
• Experience in leading teams and managing operations.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers.
• Manage sales pipeline and collaborate with teams.
• Monitor performance, report on KPIs, and forecast revenue.
• Lead the training team and ensure their motivation.

Skills

Sales capability

Networking

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and well-connected leader to lead their training and business development strategy. This exciting opportunity combines the strategic thinking of a Training & Development Manager with the drive and commercial savvy of a Sales Manager. If you come with a ready-made network of healthcare contacts and know exactly who to call to make things happen, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Open doors and spark connections – Utilise your network to cultivate lasting relationships with decision-makers who appreciate working with you.
• Bring in new business
• Pitch with confidence – Whether it’s in meetings, proposals, or big presentations, you’ll showcase our training solutions in a way that excites and inspires.
• Keep the pipeline buzzing – Manage and grow a healthy sales pipeline, working closely with marketing and product teams to make sure we’re always a step ahead.
• Shape the future – Gather client insights and feedback to influence our service development and keep us fresh, relevant, and innovative.
• Track the wins – Monitor performance, report on KPIs, and forecast revenue
• Lead and energise the team – Oversee the daily operations of our fantastic trainers and office crew, ensuring the team feels empowered, motivated, and supported every step of the way.