Mantell Associates has partnered with a reputable organisation who is now seeking to reinforce their Commercial team by appointing a Vice President of Business Development.

Business Development Director - Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight for Sales, Business Development, and Marketing activities of the company

• Build and train Sales team, ensuring adequate resources for effective execution of goals

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to expand the company's reach and impact

• Foster long-term relationships with clients using existing networks and other sales tools to grow the client base

• Ensure excellent client experience throughout all interactions by collaborating with members of the Commercial team

• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop strategies for attracting and retaining clients and raising awareness of the company's services to increase revenue

• Negotiate contracts, generate client proposals and bids, and close deals to meet business objectives

• Attend and participate in key conferences to enhance company visibility and identify new opportunities
  

Business Development Director - Requirements:

• Demonstrated professional experience in Sales/Business Development and Key Account Management within a Commercial function

• Leadership experience in Commercial teams

• Strong networking skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Proven track record of successfully establishing strategic partnerships

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable utilising technology as a key part of the sales process

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously

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Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.