Business Development Manager – Healthcare, Care & Education Sectors

Adore Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in healthcare is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business across the UK. The successful candidate will possess proven sales experience, strong communication skills, and an ability to work independently. A basic salary of £40,000 – £45,000 is offered alongside a car allowance and uncapped commission structure. This role requires extensive travel throughout the UK.

Benefits

Car allowance

Uncapped commission

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role, ideally in healthcare, care, or education sectors.
• Demonstrable success in generating and closing new business.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle including negotiation and contract closure.
• Attend industry events and maintain strong industry relationships.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Proposal writing

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager – Healthcare, Care & Education Sectors
Location: National (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission

Reference: SHP1456607

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation focused on delivering innovative solutions to the Healthcare, Care, and Education sectors.

This is a pure new business role where you’ll be responsible for identifying, engaging, and securing new clients across the UK. You’ll attend industry events, support with bids and tenders, and present compelling solutions that add real value to healthcare and education providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, and secure new business opportunities within the healthcare, care, and education sectors.
• Develop creative sales campaigns and follow them through from concept to completion.
• Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Deliver system demonstrations and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Support the bid and tender process to help secure large contracts.
• Manage your sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, and meetings to build and maintain strong industry relationships.
• Achieve and exceed agreed KPIs and revenue targets.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role, ideally selling into healthcare, care, or education sectors.
• Demonstrable success in generating and closing new business.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in managing tender processes and producing winning proposals.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and target-focused.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Uncapped commission
• Genuine career growth opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation

If you’re a driven, confident sales professional with experience selling into healthcare, care, or education environments – we want to hear from you.