Business Development Associate

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18/04/2023, 23:55

Salford - Peel Park Campus
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Full Time Fixed Term
December 2024

£37,100 - £44,263

Are you interested in helping local businesses to grow and innovate? The Business Innovation Services team is looking for a business development professional to join our rapidly growing team to develop B2B engagement and revenue-generating opportunities for the University with companies across the region. If you are a team player with a strong business acumen, a keen eye for emerging business opportunities and a passion for developing networks and relationships with key local stakeholders, we would love to hear from you! 

The successful individual will be:

A strong team player with the ability to work across multiple teams

Skilled in developing presentations and professional pitches

A great communicator with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experienced in planning and delivering client acquisition plans and campaigns

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

Your leadership and management experience in the field of business development

A track record of developing collaborative frameworks and networks

Strong stakeholder management skills, successfully engaging and influencing internally and externally

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave- plus the ability to buy holiday days
  • Flexible, agile and hybrid working- we support a culture of both flexible and agile working to help manage the demands of work with personal life subject to business requirements
  • Professional development- a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
  • Wellbeing support- dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.
  • Greater Manchester - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleagues, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

 Please note, this is a 18 month Fixed Term Contract

This opportunity is closed to applications.