Details:
- Salary: £80,000 - 120,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Business Development Manager – West Sussex – £80,000–£120,000 DOE + Benefits – REF 090
£80,000–£120,000 DOE + Benefits
Hybrid Working
Full-time | UK & International Travel Required
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a long-established, privately owned international organisation with over 75 years of experience supplying packaging equipment and accessories to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostics sectors. As part of its continued growth, the business is now seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business, identify emerging market opportunities and expand its customer base across domestic and international markets.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a strategic, commercially focused role with responsibility for developing and executing business development strategies, building long-term customer relationships and generating new revenue streams. Working closely with sales, marketing and senior leadership, you will play a key role in identifying growth opportunities, developing market intelligence and translating business strategy into measurable commercial results.
Skills & Experience Needed:
* Proven experience in business development, sales or commercial growth, ideally within healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices or other regulated industries
* Strong track record of winning new business, developing customer relationships and successfully entering new markets
* Experience developing sales strategies, managing pipelines and delivering measurable revenue growth
* Strong market research, analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and market trends
* Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
* Commercially minded, self-motivated and strategic, with the ability to take ownership and work independently
* Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
* French, Italian, Spanish and/or German language skills would be beneficial
* Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally, with regular visits to the company's headquarters.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, ethical business practices and long-term relationships, the organisation offers a collaborative, values-led environment where commercial success goes hand in hand with people, community and sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious business development professional to take ownership of growth initiatives, influence commercial strategy and make a genuine impact within an established international group.
To apply for this role, please call and/or send your CV to David Hopkin