Company Description
Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple-award winner. Yes, our roots are in car-park management, however, we're so much more - expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology-led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, as well as improve the public's everyday experience of travel and parking.
Position
Are you a commercially driven Business Development professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?
We're looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our Residential & Housing portfolio, securing high-value new business opportunities and helping clients deliver smarter estate and parking management solutions, with a particular focus on ANPR technology. This is a strategic, consultative sales role where you'll engage with senior decision-makers, build long-term partnerships and develop tailored solutions that create value for our clients. You'll be responsible for generating new business, managing a strong pipeline of opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of Agena.
What you will be doing:
* Winning new business across the Residential & Housing sector.
* Building and managing a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
* Developing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
* Delivering consultative sales presentations, proposals and business cases.
* Leading negotiations and securing new contracts.
* Representing Agena Group at client meetings, industry events and conferences.
* Identifying market trends, growth opportunities and new routes to market.
* Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Who you are
* An experienced B2B Business Development professional with a strong track record of winning new business.
* A confident relationship builder who can engage and influence senior stakeholders.
* Results-driven, with experience achieving and exceeding sales targets.
* Commercially astute, proactive and motivated by business growth.
* Organised and self-motivated, with excellent planning, forecasting and pipeline management skills.
* Experience within parking management, ANPR, facilities management, property technology or the Residential & Housing sector would be advantageous.
* Able to travel regularly to client meetings and events. A full UK driving licence is required.
If you're looking for an opportunity to shape a growing market sector, build meaningful client relationships and play a key role in our future success, we'd love to hear from you.
The full job description and person specification is available on request and at interview stage.
Agena Values
We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.
Ambitious: we aim for world class service
Disruptive: we're here to change the industry
Ethical: we do things for the right reasons
Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions
Collaborative: We're better when we work together
Innovative: we help people see things differently
Other information about the role
Salary: £55,000 per annum plus bonus scheme
Benefit: Car or car allowance
Hours: 40 per week; Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Location: This is a 'work from home' role with regular travel to visit clients
* Our selection process is as follows: Application - Competency Based Interview with Manager - 2nd interview and presentation with Senior Management
* You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship
* The postholder may be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by the most effective means available
* This role is subject to the approval of our motor insurance provider, and continued employment is dependent on maintaining eligibility to drive under the company's insurance policy
Benefits
We know there's more to life than work - that's why when you join Agena, you'll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.
Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service
2 volunteering days a year
Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
Cycle-to-work scheme
EV Charging points at office locations
Regular team/company socials
Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns.
We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.
We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.
The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@agenagroup.com
We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.
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