Our client NedonBoard is recruiting for a Business Development Manager, a pivotal role in shaping how NEDonBoard will grow
The Business Development Manager will drive commercial growth; winning new members, expanding corporate programmes, and selling training; through compelling, consultative storytelling.
NEDonBoard is the UK Institute and professional body for non-executive directors, engaging daily with senior business leaders, CEOs, C-suite executives, and board members.
This is your chance to be part of shaping something incredibly special, where your ideas matter, your ambition is celebrated, and your impact is felt every day.
As the UK Institute and professional body dedicated exclusively to non-executive directors, NEDonBoard offers a recognised qualification pathway and a peer-led, vetted community.
You
* Proven business development experience and the ability to foster relationships.
* Will prospect, negotiate and contract new members to expand membership client base, using influencing skills to close deals through consultative selling and demonstrating value over price.
* Will leverage market intelligence and external insights to identify new commercial opportunities and identify potential new business.
* Manage membership administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* An excellent communicator who enjoys negotiation and achieving the win, with a proven track record of surpassing targets and driving success.
* Produce correct and transparent reports as needed.
* A credible and confident communicator with senior stakeholders; skilled in value-led, consultative negotiation in daily engagement with senior business leaders, CEOs, C-suite executives, and board members, ideally experience selling to senior executives, board members and corporate decision-makers.
* Own the pipeline end-to-end: prospect, qualify, propose, negotiate, close, and handover, using CRM and light-weight marketing tools.
* Your professional standards, and ethics matter most.
Client Bio
NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members is the UK’s professional membership and development body for non-executive directors and board members, independent, ethical, and standards led.
NEDonBoard provide a structured, end-to-end board career pathway from aspiring NEDs to experienced chairs combining recognised training, network, development, and ongoing support.
We are independent and mission-driven: our sole focus is empowering NEDs to thrive. We equip NEDs to excel with an emphasis on ethical leadership, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability.
Our business was created by board members for board members, we provide independent, curated, practical, and actionable insights to help professionals secure non-executive roles and excel in the boardroom.
Our Perks
* Flexible working hours.
* Remote working in a well-established digital environment. National travel required, with occasional travel to London/Birmingham/Edinburgh. Preference for candidates within 2 hours of central London.
* Attractive commission structure, as the business grows, you benefit
* 28 days annual leave, including public holidays.
* Company pension scheme
* 2 additional paid days off per annum to participate in charity or socially responsible events.