Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals industry? Our client, a well-established company with over 40 years of trading and manufacturing in the UK, is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team.

This role is pivotal in driving sales and expanding business opportunities within the British pharmacy and grocery sectors.

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in the company.

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance existing and secure new customer relationships.
• Act as the principal point of contact for clients, managing relationships and conducting regular reviews.
• Negotiate and manage customer contracts and pricing to ensure competitiveness.
• Conduct sales forecasts and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to plan and forecast product manufacturing using MIS and sales data.
• Oversee sales delivery to non-UK markets and manage the CRM system.
• Stay informed on industry trends and developments, and manage utility provision contracts.
• Sell into major retailers and pharmacies across the UK

The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager position will have :

• Proven experience in Business Development Management within the FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Initiative and capability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical products is desirable.

The Business Development Manager role offers a comprehensive package including :

• Annual salary of circa £50,000 with an OTE of £60,000
• Company car
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days on-site per week
• Additional benefits

The client is a well-established company that has been a significant supplier of analgesics to the UK pharmacy and grocery sectors for over four decades. Based in a state‑of‑the‑art facility in St Albans, Hertfordshire, the company employs around 80 staff and operates 24 / 7 to meet its growing demand. Quality is at the core of their operations, ensuring excellence in people, process, and product.

If you are a driven Business Development Manager with a background in Healthcare or Pharmaceuticals, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career. Apply now to join a successful company and contribute to its strategic growth.

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