Business Development Manager

Our well-established, industry leading client is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their busy team on a full time, permanent basis.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for fuelling business growth by identifying new opportunities, building and nurturing strong customer relationships, and developing strategic partnerships!

In return, our client offers a fantastic benefit package including hybrid working, health and well being programme, private health care, life assurance and a great team/working environment.

Key Duties:

• Develop a targeted marketing and business development strategy to expand our client base and identify growth opportunities.
• Carefully research and build a strong pipeline of prospect clients to be targeted.
• Plan, execute and finalise projects through to their successful delivery.
• Create strong pitches, credentials and advising partners on strategy in relation to bids and tenders.
• Oversee the creation of sector-specific content, campaigns, events, and other profile-raising activities.
• Collaborate and work closely with the Marketing team.
• Plan, prepare and monitor annual budgets.

Ideal candidate:

• Previous experience working within Professional services firms such as Finance or Legal
• Proven track record of working towards and achieving targets.
• Strong understanding on how to develop effective strategies.
• Ability to build strong relationships and maintain both internal and external.
• Proficient in developing effective strategies.
• Experienced in collaborating with senior managers to grasp objectives, needs, and negotiate consensus.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.