Business Development Manager

Location Cambridge
Discipline: Sales
Job functions
Salary: Circa £40,000 | OTE £70,000
Job ref: 385

Business Development Manager

Leading technology business supporting emerging life sciences and technology companies is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to lead on the technology arm of the business. 

 

Company snapshot:

  • Specialists in bespoke software product development within web, mobile app, cloud and AI related technologies
  • Particular experience with start up and emerging technology companies within life sciences, biotech and technology
  • Award winning group with a highly successful track record, opportunity to work alongside two highly successful entrepreneurs 
  • Successful arm of the business which doubled in turnover last year and is set to do the same this year 

The role:

  • As Business Development Manager you will lead the business development and account management arm of the software development side of the business
  • Work closely with clients to identify needs and demonstrate a strong technical grasp and consultative approach
  • Help build and maintain strong, long lasting client relationships and operate as the lead point of contact for a variety of cutting edge software builds within cloud, mobile and AI 
  • Generating opportunities, proposals and signed commercial agreements
  • Working with a large offshore technical team to ensure that projects are delivered effectively and on time
  • Networking, attending conferences and exhibitions
  • Travelling to clients and visiting the overseas offices

About you:

  • Business development experience ideally from software or a related digital sector
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial individual who enjoys a high level of autonomy
  • Thrives in a client facing, consultatative sales environment where demonstrating knowledge and expertise are key to success
  • Interested in latest technology particularly latest software 
  • Educated to at least degree level

The package:

  • Up to £40,000 | £75,000 OTE 
  • Generous commission and bonus scheme
  • Entrepreneurial and fast growing company 

 

This role would suit an experienced business development professional from a consultancy background who is based locally to Cambridge at locations such as Royston, St Neots, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Cambourne, Saffron Walden and surrounding locations.