Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical

Jump Lane Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Generous commission structure

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in logistics is seeking a Business Development Manager to work within the pharmaceutical sector. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and a bachelor's degree. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with at least 2 years of experience in freight forwarding related to pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will drive new business opportunities and work closely with clients to develop relationships that enhance performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales or key account management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in freight forwarding background in transport of pharmaceuticals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for potential new clients and increase business.
• Cold call to maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Identify potential clients and decision makers.

Skills

Business development expertise

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post Graduate degree in business administration

Job description

Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical

Jump Lane Recruitment are working with one of the worlds leadingExpress Parcel and Freight Forwardingcompanies, they are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join their fantasticteam focusing on the Pharmaceutical industry in Colnbrook.

This really is a great opportunity for someone, the company work closely with all their staff to bring the best out of them and work in tandem to improve performance!

The Package:

Benefits: Car allowance and generous commission structure

MUST HAVE PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organisation.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Plan approaches and pitches.
• Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasising agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs and develop revenue streams.
• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services and products
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales / key account management
• Bachelor's degree (Essential)
• Post Graduate degree in business administration (Desirable)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Minimum 2 years experience freight forwarding background in the transport of pharmaceuticals and life sciences.

Key Skills:

• Be a business development professional with a track record of working in multi-faceted courier/logistics organisation. Knowledge and experience of express environment is essential.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships
• Experience of writing successful significant sized bids or tenders is desirable.
• Have excellent project planning skills and be competent in financial modelling to support bid activity.
• Extensive Experience and Proven Track Record in a Similar Field Required.

If you would like to learn more please contact Marc on 0161 929 5708!