Business Development Manager
About the company
This is a forward-thinking project management consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality fit-out, refurbishment, and construction projects. Operating across diverse sectors with a growing focus on the life sciences arena, the business prides itself on partnering with clients to provide tailored, hands-on solutions that ensure projects are delivered seamlessly. Their agile, collaborative culture empowers employees to truly make an impact.
About the role
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth within the thriving life sciences sector. Working closely with the leadership team and specialist project managers, you’ll identify new opportunities, build strategic relationships, and help secure exciting schemes ranging from laboratory refurbishments to complex research facility fit-outs.
Key responsibilities include:
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Proactively identifying and targeting new clients in the life sciences market
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Nurturing and expanding existing relationships to drive repeat business
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Collaborating with technical teams to develop tailored proposals and bid strategies
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Representing the business at industry events, networking functions, and exhibitions
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Tracking market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic direction
This is an opportunity to carve out a niche, become the go-to expert for life sciences projects, and help shape the business’s growth trajectory in this space.
Rewards & benefits
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Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
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Company car allowance and expenses package
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Private healthcare and generous pension contributions
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Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
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Opportunities for personal development and professional accreditation
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A supportive, close-knit team culture where your ideas and successes are recognised
Requirements
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Proven track record in business development within construction, fit-out, or project management, ideally with exposure to the life sciences sector (or a keen interest to specialise)
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Strong network across laboratories, research facilities, pharma or biotech clients is highly advantageous
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
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Commercially astute with the ability to understand client needs and translate them into winning proposals
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Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently while being a collaborative team player