Senior Business Development Manager

TVS-SCS; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager with experience in the Defence sector. The role involves identifying growth opportunities, developing business strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a background in Defence Logistics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme

25 Days Holiday

Holiday buy-back scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Defence Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Prior experience in a Solution Design function or similar.
• Experience facilitating customer facing workshops.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Develop comprehensive business development strategies.
• Coordinate and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with operational teams for a seamless onboarding experience.
• Perform market analyses to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Defence Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Solution Design

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Overview

Over the past 104 years TVS Supply Chain Solutions has been highly successful in providing multidisciplinary, supply chain solutions to the Defence sector, offering a wide range of services direct to the UK MOD and to Prime Contractors. In recent years, the TVS SCS defence business has expanded and now plays a key role in some of the UK’s largest Defence programmes.

To support further growth the business is looking for an experienced and well-rounded Senior Business Development Manager who has a leaning towards solution design with the ambition and capability to grow into a director role.

As a Senior BDM, you will be responsible for identifying and cultivating opportunities for business growth by creating strategies, forming new partnerships, analysing market trends, and negotiating deals to achieve sales targets and expand the company’s market.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within Defence Prime contractors to promote our high-quality service.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy targeting Primes, to drive revenue growth for the company.
• Build company knowledge to understand and be in a position propose solutions to clients.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Solutions and Implementation team on Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Coordinate and present proposals to prospective clients and lead the full sales process.
• Collaborate with the implementation and operational teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new customers.
• Work closely with the marketing team to create campaigns to generate leads and increase brand awareness.
• Perform market analyses, seeking out trends and reviewing customer needs, to identify new opportunities and drive business growth.
• Accurately record sales activities and customer interactions to the CRM system.
• Provide regular and detailed reporting to Directors.
• Attend social and networking events to build the company presence and stay up to date on industry trends

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in Defence Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Prior experience in a Solution Design function or similar
• Experience of facilitating customer facing workshops
• Clear and confident communicator and strong language skills with the ability to explain scenarios in a way that is easily understood by users of all levels
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines and commitments in a high-pressure environment – working closely with wider-business SMEs
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be confident in presenting to new clients, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external parties.
• Be strategic, forward thinking, able to negotiate and converse confidently at any level.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include :

• Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)

Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to :

• GP consultation and second opinions
• Mental health support
• Financial and Legal support
• Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.