Business Development Manager

Would you like to be part of an amazing team working for an outstanding social care provider in North West of England and North Wales? If you have a genuine interest in working for a company that provides exceptional care in the Care sector and have a passion for Business Development, we would love to speak to you.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to successfully direct and coordinate all activities relating to business development and marketing to strengthen the Key Care & Support brand and grow our market share in our North Wales location. This is a part-time position based in our Sale office (M33) and hours can be discussed at interview.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching, identifying and developing opportunities including completion of tenders and framework applications, maintaining a robust pipeline of opportunities by growing, influencing and leveraging your network.
• Developing and delivering a range of innovative approaches both face to face and virtually to increase awareness of Key Care & Support’s services and employment opportunities in the local community.
• Researching, planning and successfully executing regular community marketing events including attending fairs, exhibitions, recruitment events and any other events that would promote our services to the public.
• Continually delivering a message that reflects our mission, vision and values and delivers our value proposition.
• Defining marketing plans and digital media strategies that adhere to brand guidelines which focus on meeting or exceeding established goals, engagement, relationships and awareness.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of the brand and raising awareness of campaigns and recruitment initiatives across the network of relationships that have been built in the local community.
• Accurately tracking and recording enquiries and using the information to manage and adjust strategy to optimise messaging and education in the community.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the Company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Maintaining accurate data and information to analyse own performance and using data to continually assess performance against strategic goals.
• Working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the business maintains an excellent reputation for delivery of high-quality services and support to the community.
• Managing own time effectively, prioritising critical tasks and adapting to the changing needs of the business.
• Carrying out any other duties deemed necessary for the successful operation of the business.
• Ensuring compliance with Key Care & Support’s Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, in respect of employment and service delivery.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Proven track record in successfully completing and winning tenders and framework agreement inclusion, developing, maintaining and leveraging strong relationships within a local community to achieve business objectives using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Good understanding of the social care market, including principles with experience of using a range of marketing and communication approaches including managing digital and social media platforms/campaigns.
• Experience of building relationships both face to face and virtually.
• Experience of leading and motivating a team to achieve targets.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems with experience of Microsoft Office or Google Suite and virtual communication platforms with the ability to learn and adopt new technologies where appropriate.
• Experience of using data and analytics to make informed business choices.
• Effective interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations or workshops to a broad-based audience.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, use initiative and be resilient.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.

We will offer you a salary of £35k (pro rata), 33 days holiday (which includes the 8 bank holidays) - pro rata, a Company Contributory Pension scheme (Nest), free parking, a birthday gift, and a seasonal gift.

Send your CV and we will be in touch. Please note, if you do not hear back after 2 weeks of submitting your CV, you have been unsuccessful at this time.