Business Development Manager (Healthcare & Communities)

BT Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in secure connectivity seeks a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the healthcare sector. This role involves developing strategies, conducting market research, and building relationships with stakeholders to enhance public services. Join a top sales team focused on delivering exceptional solutions and fostering economic growth in underserved areas.

Benefits

On-target bonus

Family leave

Health support

Annual leave

Virtual GP

Paid carer’s leave

Training opportunities

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Proven success in selling large, complex IT/technology contracts within health and social care sectors.
• Deep knowledge of health, social care, local government, and housing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive business development strategy and identifying target segments.
• Conducting market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Business Development

Customer Advocacy

Solution Selling

Job description

Business Development Manager (Healthcare & Communities)

Posting Date: 12 May 2025

Function: Sales and Commercial

Unit: Business

Location: New Bailey, Manchester, United Kingdom

Location: Your base contractual location will be Manchester, covering the northwest region.

The UK Government is devolving more powers to Mayoral authorities. Our place-based strategy focuses on tailoring public services to local needs, encouraging collaboration, and addressing regional disparities to improve outcomes by considering local characteristics. This strategy aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, address inequalities, empower communities, and foster economic growth and resilience in underserved areas.

As the Business Development Manager, your role will be key in driving sales within the established Health strategy, co-creating strategies for Local Government, Education, and Housing with the commercial team, and driving regional sales.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing a comprehensive business development strategy, identifying target segments, and aligning BT’s technology offerings to meet their needs.
• Conducting market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies, informing the business development approach.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting customers from needs identification to service delivery and satisfaction.
• Collaborating with the account management team to understand client landscapes, pain points, and engagement opportunities at the C-Suite level.

The skills you’ll need

• Requirements Analysis
• Business Development
• Customer Advocacy
• Solution Selling

What you'll bring

• Proven success in selling large, complex IT/technology contracts within health and social care sectors.
• Deep knowledge of health, social care, local government, and housing sectors, including trends, challenges, initiatives, funding, and pilots.
• Understanding of public sector frameworks and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
• Benefits include on-target bonus, family leave, health support, annual leave, virtual GP, paid carer’s leave, training opportunities, and share schemes.

Why UK Sales and Commercial

We aim to build one of the UK's top sales teams, leveraging our expertise to deliver exceptional solutions, develop a high-performing sales culture, and achieve our strategic ambitions.

Why Business

BT has a 175-year heritage and serves 1.2 million business customers globally. We lead in secure connectivity and collaboration, supporting diverse organizations. We value inclusion, digital skills, and making a societal impact. We welcome flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, even if you do not meet every qualification.