Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an established organisation in the financial services. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Business Development Team Manager on a full-time 12 Months fixed-term contract. This role is a remote role.
Culture and Environment Our client fosters a vibrant, high-performing culture where people come first. Their team is driven, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, sales-focused environment. Known for their exceptional relationship-building skills, they are passionate about delivering results while maintaining a strong team dynamic. As a remote Sales Team Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of field-based professionals, managing their performance to drive sales growth and support the wider business development strategy. While this is a home-based role, youll be required to visit the Birmingham head office approximately twice a month, as well as attend events across the UK therefore, a full driving licence is essential. Personality This candidate plays a key role in shaping and executing a comprehensive Business Development strategy aimed at driving new customer acquisition and sustainable growth. With a proven ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, they consistently deliver results aligned with wider business goals. An exceptional relationship-builder, they are skilled in engaging and influencing key stakeholders both internally and externally through confident networking and clear communication. In this role, they lead and motivate a team of 10 Business Development Managers who operate across the UK, ensuring high performance and consistent alignment with national sales targets. Reward 28 days annual leave (plus 1 additional culture day & bank holidays) increases to 30 days with 5 years service
Hybrid working 1-2 days a week in the office once trained
35 hours per week Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm
Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (available on weekends for personal use)
Annual bonus up to 10%
Pension contributions matched (+ 2%) up to 10%
Cashback and discounts on major brands in retail, leisure, health, and wellbeing
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
2 volunteering days per year
Car Scheme available through salary sacrifice
Life assurance 4 times salary
Buy up to 5 extra days annual leave per year and sell up to 3 days per year
Job Role: Managing a team of 10 Business Development Managers
Developing, designing and executing a business development strategy
Supporting the drive for new customer growth and delivery of marketing/corporate strategy
Gaining buy-in from senior stakeholders across the business
Developing relationships with key external stakeholders within the Medical, Dental and Education marketplaces
Translating the business development strategy into actionable plans that deliver against agreed customer data, booked appointments and income
Reporting all activity and recommendations made on future activities based on past performance
Representing the business development team and presenting performance/activity at the trading committee, professional boards and other key internal meetings
Building strong internal stakeholder relationships in order to maximise overall business performance (including SRC, Customer Operations, WFS, Marketing)
Overseeing and governance associated with the management of existing relationships, including partnerships, third-party companies and networks
Identifying new opportunities to gain access to new customers via third-party relationships to support business growth
Negotiating new contracts and working with teams across the business to execute
Creating an industry-leading business development function with a high-performance culture
Providing leadership, coaching and support to the team, create a clear vision, set strategic and operational priorities, drive high performance and focus on continuous improvement (growth mindset)
Managing risk within the business development team, including the implementation of appropriate controls for staff and operations to ensure strong risk and governance in line with the wider Groups Risk Management and Compliance policies and procedures
Working with the performance marketing team to identify and develop marketing activities designed to optimise business development performance
Working with the proposition team to develop a compelling B2B offering for the medical, dental and education marketplaces
Budget management and business case development
Supporting the broader leadership team within the Group Marketing function influencing both inside and outside the department with responsibilities including resourcing, planning, risk management, and budgeting
Acting as brand guardian to ensure consistent application of brand at all times
Providing support on any other Operational or business requirements as needed
Skills and experience: Experience of developing a business development strategy with strong stakeholder buy-in
Proven track record in leading a business development team to deliver against stretching KPIs
Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to identify opportunities
Strong action orientation and results-focused
Specialist knowledge of one or more of the following markets is desirable but not essential: Medical, Dental or Education
Experience of managing budgets and developing business cases
Experience in negotiating contracts and working with legal and procurement functions to execute
Able to lead and motivate employees to work together for the needs and goals of the team, function and business
Ability to create a customer-focused culture and influence across the business
Strong decision-making, action planning and prioritisation skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise
Experience of operating and influencing effectively at all levels up to Executive
Good knowledge and experience of Financial Services regulation
Excellent use of Microsoft Programmes, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process.
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