Senior Business Development Manager

Senior Business Development Manager

London (hybrid)

Up to £70,000 DOE - no commission or performance related bonus

Permanent role Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join my client as a Senior Business Development Manager within the charity sector. This is a brand new role to the business and there are big future plans in place for the department - the successful candidate will be integral to the development of this.

This role will not involve any cold calling, and due to the nature of the business/role, this position requires somebody with a gentle, soft 'sales' approach.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Business Development, working with private/corporate clients and have previously managed a small team.

Duties include:

• Maximising growth and contributing ideas to increase the company's outbound approach.
• Attending conferences and presenting to audiences on the services that the company can offer them.
• Building excellent relationships with new, existing and potential clients as well as key gatekeepers.
• Generating leads and gaining referrals from people who need assistance with donating funds to charity.
• Assisting with and generating ideas towards the configuration of a new sales package.

To be considered for this role, you must have/be:

• Experience in a similar role, specifically within the private client sector (B2B).
• A background in professional client financial services would be a significant advantage.
• Line management experience and confident managing a team of 2, with potential growth in the future.
• An excellent relationship builder, confident and have the ability to speak and present to stakeholders at all levels.
• A track record of building and leading a plan.
• Polished and presentable.
• The ability to contribute new ideas.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and CRM systems; experience/knowledge of implementing and embedding new CRM systems would be a strong advantage.
• Experience working a similar role for a charity would be highly desirable, however not essential.

The successful candidate will be provided with excellent training and will have ongoing support throughout. My client is on an exciting journey, and you could be a part of it! Apply today for immediate consideration. Interviews will be taking place the last week of January.

This role is being handled by Christina Pithouse, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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