Healthcare Business Development Manager – Hybrid, Regional Growth

Athona Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Supportive team

Job summary

Athona Limited in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to expand secure mental health transport and complex care services across the Midlands. You will drive growth through strategic sales, contract management, and strong relationship-building with NHS Trusts and Local Authorities.

The role is hybrid, with about two days in the Birmingham office or visiting clients. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare business development, a track record of securing public

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial business development role, ideally healthcare.
• Proven success managing healthcare contracts, tenders, and negotiations.
• Experience in securing new business within public sector services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at senior levels.
• Ability to develop and execute growth-focused sales strategies.
• Knowledge of the healthcare, mental health, or social care sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive regional business growth in secure mental health transport and complex care.
• Identify and engage with potential clients, including NHS Trusts and Local Authorities, to expand service offerings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders within target organisations.
• Deliver compelling presentations and customised proposals to prospective clients, showcasing the value of our services.
• Negotiate contracts and lead bid writing, ensuring high-quality, competitive submissions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Represent at industry events, conferences, and seminars to generate leads.
• Utilise CRM software to track leads, sales data, and client interactions effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development efforts with operational goals and service delivery.
• Contribute to planning strategies to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Healthcare contracts

Public sector

Relationship-building

Strategic sales

NHS & Local Authorities

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Athona Limited in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to expand secure mental health transport and complex care services across the Midlands. You will drive growth through strategic sales, contract management, and strong relationship-building with NHS Trusts and Local Authorities.

The role is hybrid, with about two days in the Birmingham office or visiting clients. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare business development, a track record of securing public