Business development director

Business Development Director - Boden Group has partnered with a leading integrated facilities management company in order to find a Business Development Director. Location: Midlands North Competitive Package As Business Development Director you will collaborate closely with our Sales Director and senior personnel, you will play a key role in elevating profile and expanding market reach. Key Responsibilities: * New Business Development: Lead the charge in identifying and securing new business opportunities across the sector, driving sales and profitability to meet budgetary targets. * End-to-End Sales Management: Manage the entire sales process confidently and competently, from pipeline and CRM management to contract signing and handover to the operational team. * Relationship Building: Establish, nurture, and maintain relationships with key contacts to increase awareness of our capabilities and facilitate introductions to relevant colleagues. * Bid Management: Oversee the business development pipeline and bid process, collaborating with the Bid Manager and Bid Finance Manager to ensure successful bid identification, development, and submission. * Strategic Initiatives: Utilize central marketing initiatives and sector business development plans to enhance our presence in the market. * Proposal Development: Work closely with the sales team to create tailored proposal documents and client communications, ensuring high quality and effectiveness. * Market Awareness: Stay informed about current issues and trends in the sector, bringing creative and innovative ideas to our business development activities. * Expansion Opportunities: Identify and pursue opportunities to extend services into additional locations and geographies. Qualifications and Skills: * Experience: Hold senior-level business development experience within the facilities management industry, with a track record of selling or procuring services in the private sector. * Autonomy: Be an autonomous, self-motivated, and resilient individual with a passion for success. * Relationship Building: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture effective business relationships. * Project Management: Possess strong project management and problem-solving skills, particularly in leading complex multiservice tender opportunities. * Communication: Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality proposal and tender documents. * Flexibility: Stay flexible and adaptable, seeking alternative solutions to challenges as they arise. * Commercial Acumen: Possess a sound commercial understanding and the ability to develop winning and deliverable financial proposals. Additional Requirements: * Hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel as necessary. If this sounds like the role for you then APPLY NOW