Business Development Manager - South West

Essity; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global organization is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the South West of England. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge wound care solutions, making a real difference in patient outcomes. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position is primarily home-based, allowing for flexibility while requiring travel within the territory. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experienced account or business development managers preferred.
• Knowledge of the acute care sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new customers and develop opportunities with existing clients.
• Identify new sales opportunities through prospecting and market research.
• Negotiate contracts and manage the sales pipeline.

Skills

Medical Sales Experience

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Market Research

Relationship Management

IT Proficiency

Education

Background in Biochemistry

Experience in Wound Care

Job description

Business Development Manager – South West

Do you thrive on working with innovative wound care solutions to improve patient outcomes? Are you ready for a new challenge and the next step in your sales career?

Join our innovative global organization where you can make a real difference in people's lives.

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth and revenue for regional channels across the South West of England, covering Birmingham to Cornwall.

Your responsibilities include researching market trends, identifying potential partners and customers, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful implementation.

This is a permanent, field-based role (75% home-based, 25% field-based) requiring residence within the territory. Travel within the territory, including overnights, and occasional off-territory travel for meetings and conferences will be necessary.

What You Will Do

1. Acquire new customers and develop opportunities with existing large-sized customers.
2. Identify new sales opportunities through prospecting, networking, and market research, utilizing technology and internal systems for data-driven decisions.
3. Create and deliver engaging presentations and proposals, articulating product and solution impacts.
4. Negotiate contracts and close sales.
5. Manage the sales pipeline, including forecasting and performance tracking.
6. Ensure customer satisfaction and follow opportunities through to fulfillment, addressing challenges as needed.

Who You Are

Ideal candidates are experienced account or business development managers, preferably with a background in the medical sector.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in medical sales or a biochemistry background.
• Knowledge of the acute care sector in the region.
• Experience in wound care is a significant advantage.
• Ability to develop professional relationships.
• Proficiency with IT and being tech-savvy.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, "Breaking Barriers to Well-being," gives meaning to our work. At Essity, you will have opportunities to improve well-being, drive societal and environmental change, and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

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