Business Development Associate
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18/04/2023, 23:55
£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.