Business Development Manager - Animal and Plant Health Agency
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We currently have an exciting permanent Business Development Manager (BDM) position, within the International Development, Innovation & Business (DIDIB) department. The role will lead on growing commercial business in the Animal Health and research sectors. Involving active business development, key account management, and fostering excellent customer care to expand our reach globally. With a focus on selling biological reagents and proficiency testing schemes, you'll collaborate with distributors, scientific experts, and other stakeholders to maximize opportunities.
This is a high impact outward facing position, you'll be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with clients, distributors, and partners, negotiating contracts. Ensuring sustained profitability within designated markets and effectively analyse information to achieve results. Your strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and industry knowledge will be essential in assessing business opportunities, developing projects, and negotiating contracts. Additionally, you'll play a key role in modifying business strategies to align with market trends and organisational priorities.
We are seeking candidates with a Degree in Biological Sciences, practical laboratory experience, and a proven track record in sales within the veterinary or pharmaceutical industries. Strong communication skills, sales acumen, and a willingness to travel are crucial for success in this role.
If you're passionate about driving commercial growth, collaborating with stakeholders, and making effective decisions, we want to hear from you.
n return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA. Our benefits include generous annual leave of 25 days (rising one day per year up to 30 days after 5 years), flexible working, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme
Closing date: 24th April 2024