Business Development Manager - up to £55,000 DOE Benefits - Bristol (Hybrid) Do you have a passion for Business Development and delivering growth strategy? The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of business development; identifying and delivering the growth strategy business development, leading the Business Development function, proactively identifying new market opportunities and expanding existing client relationships. Responsible for developing strong commercial relationships and securing new business in the health sector, you will also: Lead, define and expand the Business Development team Lead and co-ordinate all bid/contract submissions Provide Executive and Board level assurance of the pipeline and live tenders / proposals Understand Procurement policies / frameworks Manage a portfolio of accounts building commercially successful relationships Support the creation of deliverable and scalable commercial contractsThe Company Our client is a family-owned specialist recovery and accommodation services business in the Southwest. They specialise in providing community-based solutions to people with diagnosed mental health conditions or complex, unmet needs. They pride themselves in offering bespoke and individual support and accommodation packages. The Person As Business Development Manager you will be educated to degree level or equivalent of working at a senior level in Business Development. With significant experience of multi-million-pound successful bid development and management in NHS / Healthcare marketplace, you will have: Proven leadership / team management ability Awareness and understanding of commissioning processes and landscape Experience of working at a senior and influential level with stakeholders Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and solutions- orientated mindset Advanced skills in the use of software and Microsoft 365 packageIdeally you will be working in a mental health support services environment (or similar) or housing, although this is not essential. If you wish to be considered for the role of Business Development Manager, please forward your CV quoting reference (phone number removed)A. WE REGRET WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS AUTHORISED TO WORK WITHIN THE UK Applications are invited with experience in: Business development manager, sales manager, senior leadership, NHS. Healthcare, mental health support, Bristol sales manager Jobs, South West business development Jobs