Business Development Manager Childrens Care

Medico Partners Ltd; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and education services organization is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead referrals and partnerships strategy. This pivotal role involves developing business strategies and managing relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in business development within children's social care or education, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience and includes hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, referrals or placements within children's social care or education.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
• Understanding of local authority commissioning processes.
• Proactive and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive business development and referrals strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with local authorities and external partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the region.
• Analyse market trends and referral data.
• Represent the organization at meetings and networking events.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Communication skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Tools

Salesforce

CRM Software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to lead our referrals and partnerships strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our childrens residential and educational services.

Location

Willenhall (with travel across the East Midlands West Midlands & North West Hybrid working)

Salary

Up to 50000 DOE

Contract

Full-time Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive business development and referrals strategy
• Build strengthen and manage relationships with local authorities commissioners and external partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the region
• Analyse market trends and referral data to inform strategic planning
• Represent the organisation at meetings networking events and sector forums
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure effective placement processes and service delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development referrals or placements within childrens social care or education
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and communication skills
• Solid understanding of local authority commissioning processes
• Proactive professional and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive values-driven team

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

You will be required to provide

• A valid passport
• A share code to confirm your right to work (if you are not a British passport holder)

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Key Skills

Business Development, Sales Experience, B2B Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Account Management, Territory Management, Salesforce, Affiliate Marketing, CRM Software, negotiation, Lead Generation

Employment Type

Employee

Experience

years

Vacancy

1