At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.
The Business Development Executive plays a pivotal role in identifying and securing new business opportunities within Open Space, supporting NHS Property Services' mission to enable excellent patient care through better estate solutions. This role drives growth by engaging new landlords, promoting product services, and meeting KPI and revenue targets, while working collaboratively across internal teams to build strong relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, and ensure successful project delivery through a proactive, customer-focused approach.
Who you are
You are a commercially minded and relationship-driven professional with a strong track record in identifying growth opportunities and delivering value through strategic partnerships. You thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally to secure new business and ensure successful service delivery. You bring energy, insight, and a customer-first approach to every engagement, helping NHS Property Services achieve its mission of supporting excellent patient care.
Key responsibilities:
* Identify and engage new customers through proactive outreach and business development activities
* Conduct B2B engagement with interested customers, building relationships and converting interest into active usage
* Act as the primary contact for customers during sales and onboarding, providing account management support where needed
* Maintain ongoing customer relationships, understanding evolving needs and identifying opportunities for system or process improvements
* Upsell additional value-added services and manage their delivery to ensure timely and high-quality execution
* Represent Open Space at industry events to raise awareness and generate new business opportunities
* Monitor and report on productivity, campaign progress, and key performance indicators
* Share technical and professional expertise to support team development and knowledge growth
* Ensure compliance with governance standards and contribute as a subject matter expert (SME) for Open Space
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
* 27 days annual leave+ 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
* A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
* Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
* SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
* A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a purpose...
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
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