Business Development Manager

Prestige Recruitment Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in Warrington, focusing on tech and digital sectors. This permanent position offers flexibility with 32 hours per week and includes responsibilities like community engagement, event delivery, and partner management. Ideal candidates should have strong networking skills and a passion for regional economic development.

Benefits

Free car parking

Expensed travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within the tech, digital, or innovation sectors.
• Strong background in organising events, seminars, and strategic meetings.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver business support activities for businesses.
• Deliver a strategic plan for the business hub.
• Lead on the annual tenant survey.

Skills

Business development experience

Event organization

Networking skills

Creative partnership building

Strong communication

CRM systems usage

Passion for economic development

Job description

Business Development Manager

Up to £70,000 pro rata (32 hours per week)

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a proven track record in the tech/digital sector. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, connecting businesses together and creating opportunities for growth.

Taking the lead on community engagement, event delivery and network development, this is a pivotal role in shaping and growing company presence across the region:

• Design and deliver business support activities for existing and prospective businesses.
• Deliver a strategic plan to position the business as a leading hub for digital and creative businesses.
• Take the lead on the annual tenant survey to capture feedback and improve service delivery.
• Identify and onboard high-value partners, influencers, and collaborators.
• Lead on marketing and engagement campaigns in collaboration with external digital marketing teams.
• Plan, promote, and deliver regular events, seminars, and networking opportunities.
• Build relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders in innovation, funding, and SME development.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective tenants.
• Collaborate with the Local Authority, Growth Hubs, business support organisations, and commercial property agents.
• Support onboarding and conversion through proactive relationship-building and CRM management.

We are keen to hear from candidates with the following:

• Proven experience in business development within the tech, digital, or innovation sectors.
• Strong background in organising events, seminars, and strategic meetings.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills across private and public sector stakeholders.
• A creative and proactive approach to building partnerships.
• Confident communicator with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience using CRM systems for relationship and pipeline management.
• Passionate about regional economic development and the digital/creative industries.

This is a permanent position based in Warrington with free car parking, expensed travel to other sites as required.

Hours will be 32 per week and can be flexible.

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