Business Development Manager - Field or Head Office Based (Wakefield)

We are a specialist market-leading Recruitment and Contract Sales Organisation (CSO), working within the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry across the UK. As part of our expansion plans, we have on offer a unique new opportunity to work as a Business Development Manager within our business. This role is a senior level position working in a vibrant, fun and passionate team, within a forward-thinking and highly progressive company. Duties will include, but are not limited to: * Driving sales revenue and client-relationship management with new and existing pharmaceutical and healthcare clients within the contract sales business. * Devising strategies for driving CSO growth within the business. * Devising strategies for driving permanent recruitment revenue growth across the business. * Pitching for new business within new and existing pharmaceutical and healthcare accounts. * Analysing existing approaches to the development of business and making changes where appropriate. * Setting up meetings with prospective customers to sell the company's services. * Tracking new markets and emerging trends within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors and proposing and developing new strategic partnerships. * Interviewing and hiring new members of the business development team as required. * Identifying sales opportunities as a result of market changes. * Acting as a key contact for new and existing customer accounts. * Forming strategic partnerships with other companies to leverage their existing networks. * Negotiating contracts with customers and ensuring their profitability. * Devising marketing materials and tools to support new business development. * Monitoring customer satisfaction with existing clients to ensure service delivery. * Maintaining strong business relationships with all external customers. * Maintaining exceptional levels of customer service at all times. We're seeking applications from experienced pharmaceutical/healthcare industry professionals, with a developed network of senior level contacts within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sales and marketing sector. Applicants will have a highly successful and proven track record in developing and securing new business. We would like to receive applications from self-motivated and persistent individuals with exceptional interpersonal skills, who are looking for the prospect of developing a sustained career within our business., Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure. Strong organisation, planning and prioritisation ability. Self-motivation and tenacity. Exceptional attention to detail. The ability to work well within a team. This position will be working closely alongside an experienced team of pharmaceutical industry professionals and will autonomously lead the development of new contract sales business. You will be working with existing accounts and developing new clients within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The successful incumbent can expect to work within a highly supportive environment, where working as a team is our number one priority. We offer sustainable career progression opportunities and the capability to work in a self-motivated and autonomous culture., Highly competitive salary package on offer dependent on experience level + car allowance + commission.