Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a well-established API organisation. They are currently looking to strengthen their Commercial team through the appointment of a Senior Business Development Manager.

Senior Business Development Manager - Responsibilities:

• Oversee your team's Sales, Business Development, and Marketing activities
• Build the Sales team's personnel and resources as necessary, and provide training to new team members
• Identify new business opportunities to expand and advance the company
• Cultivate and sustain long-term client relationships using existing networks and sales tools to broaden the client base
• Collaborate with members of the Commercial team to ensure outstanding client experiences throughout all interactions, from initial needs assessment to delivery and follow-up
• Work effectively with the Marketing team to create marketing strategies that attract and retain clients, build awareness of company capabilities and services, and generate revenue
• Negotiate contracts and agreements, and create client proposals and bids
• Identify and participate in key conferences to increase the company's visibility

Senior Business Development Manager - Requirements:

• Possess professional work experience in a Commercial function, including Sales/Business Development and Key Account Management
• Demonstrate experience in leading Commercial teams
• Excel at building and expanding networks with individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries
• Prove a track record of establishing successful strategic partnerships
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Feel comfortable and confident using technology as an essential component of the sales process
• Be highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously

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.