Our client is a Global Manufacturer operating in the healthcare sector supplying product ranges into independent pharmacy retailers and the NHS. They are currently looking for a Business Development Executive/Manager to manage customers in the South West of England. Ideally looking for someone with NHS experience, our client is looking for a proven Business Development Executive/Manager with knowledge of the NHS Supply Chain or a candidate who has previously worked within the NHS.
The Company
This global manufacturer has experienced a strong period of growth over the last few years and is a market leader in the UK healthcare sector. This is a business that cares for its people and they offer excellent benefits, career progression and self development.
The location of this role will involve travel to cover Sussex, Bristol, Bath, South West London, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire among others.
The Role
As the Business Development Executive/Manager, reporting into the Commercial Manager; you will be responsible for the account management of an existing portfolio, developing relationships with clinicians, providing training on the product range and growing the territory with new business opportunities.
You will be responsible for growing the business with allocated wholesale suppliers and also execute new business implementations across both Home Delivery and Acute customers.
Other responsibilities will include:
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Identify business opportunities across the South East of England with support from Commercial Manager
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Work with customer and NHSSC account & support team to develop competitive business proposals
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Increase customer network, identifying clinical and procurement influencers and decision makers.
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Build and maintain strong customer relationships in order to protect and grow business with existing customers
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Arrange and complete product training for customers as required to support the business
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Identify business risks and develop plans to mitigate
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Identify potential opportunities for business growth
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Act as point of contact for issue management and feedback, reporting back to the business
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Be product expert to customers within assigned territory
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Attend exhibitions and events relevant to the business
About you
You will be an experienced Business Development Executive/Manager who can demonstrate a tenacious attitude, strong relationship building ability and a desire to succeed. You will be able to generate leads, identify key stakeholders and complete the full sales cycle from start to finish.
Other requirements for the Business Development Executive/Manager role:
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Must have a full, clean UK driving license
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Have strong people management and organizational skills
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Sales and commercial experience essential
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A territory sales background would be preferred
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Have the ability to recognise key issues and dealing with them using sound judgement and accountability
Thank you for your application, due to the high number of applicants unfortunately we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of your submission, we are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.