Role: Commercial Business Development ManagerLocation: Leeds, LS15 (with hybrid working after completion of training)Salary: £45K - £55k plus extensive benefitsContract type: PermanentEmployment type: Full timeWorking hours: 40 per week, Monday to FridayDo you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.4 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.As our Commercial Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the ambitious growth and expansion of our company, by identifying new business partner opportunities, building, and maintaining relationships with clients/partners, and developing strategic and tactical initiatives to enhance market presence.What’s in it for you?Occupational sick payEnhanced maternity and paternity payContributory pensionDiscounted insurance (Aviva)Employee discount siteDiscounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)Employee assistance programmeIn-house mental health supportFree onsite parkingHealth and wellbeing initiativesSocial events throughout the yearCycle to work schemeGreen car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)Long service bonusRefer a friend bonusBlue light cardHybrid workingCommitment to CPD/training25 days annual leave increasing with serviceAnnual leave buy and sell schemeDiscounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds25% Discount & health & beauty purchases25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor ServicesWhat you’ll be doing?Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, including potential new partners and suitable tendersAnalyse sector-leading organisations for new trends and changes within the sector ecosphereIdentify and establish strategic partnerships and alliances to expand the company’s audience and capabilitiesCreate commercial models, negotiate and agree contractsBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of partner trust and satisfaction, becoming their ‘go to partner’ for new opportunitiesDevelop and implement strategies and tactical plans to achieve company growth objectivesMonitor and report on activity and performance, including new and existing propositionsProvide regular updates and new opportunity presentations to senior stakeholders and steering committeesMonitor and analyse performance progress vs budget regularly, to identify any problems and manage riskWho are we looking for?Experience of managing partnerships and building a successful business development pipeline, coupled with a good understanding of digital technologiesStrong, proven track record in commercial business development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in an incredibly fast-paced and dynamic environmentExperience of securing corporate new business, relationship management and partnership developmentExperience in creating commercial finance models and presenting to target propositionsExperience in negotiating contractsDetailed understanding of the pharmacy /health technology landscapeExperience of tender submission processes, bid writing, submission entries or collaboration in the bid writing and submission processThrives under pressure – is able to manage time and competing priorities, specifically in the context of balancing a portfolio of partners or stakeholdersStrong negotiation and influencing skills, with an ability to develop existing partnerships or secure new business to meet targets and deliver return on investmentStrong networking and relationship-building skillsTechnically minded and/or able to quickly grasp technical concepts and considerations relating to partner opportunitiesWhat happens next?Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.#INDLP