Business Development Consultant

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you want to be part of a company that is striving to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK? At Simplyhealth, our health plans provide the opportunity to attend routine dental treatments, visit the optician, have complementary therapies (e.g. physio) and much more by providing financial support to those that really need it. But we're not just your average health company; we're aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing.

As Business Development Consultant for Denplan, you'll retain and grow the portfolio of valued Denplan clients across our South West territory, including key areas across Devon and Cornwall. The patch spans Exeter and surrounding areas (EX), Plymouth and wider Devon (PL), Torbay and South Devon (TQ), as well as Cornwall (TR). We're looking for someone who is naturally proactive and growth-driven to work with dental practices based across the region to build high-value relationships; and deliver the retention, growth, cross-selling and new business results needed to achieve net growth targets. This is a field-based sales role so there will be a requirement to travel throughout the patch to visit your practices and work with your clients face-to-face. This is combined with remote and home-based working, as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑value business‑to‑business relationships and deliver retention, growth, cross‑selling and new business results to achieve the profitable net growth targets set in your objectives.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with clients.
• Manage each client in line with the client‑management standards for the segment.
• Jointly plan multi‑year sales objectives and goals with all clients, factoring in the Corporate Client plan where the practice is part of a corporate client.
• Prioritise work within your portfolio, balancing time between the various segments of clients to ensure maximum time efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and execute opportunities for growth.
• Be an experienced Business Development Consultant with a consultative approach and a growth mindset who has managed a portfolio of high‑value corporate clients.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large / high‑value B2B client accounts in a field‑based position.
• Experience in creating and nurturing mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Successful track record of commercial delivery and business development with a consultative style.

Desired Experience

• Experience in the dental or health sector.

Benefits

• Quarterly commission scheme – up to 25% a year.
• Company car.
• Generous pension (up to 10% company contribution).
• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – option to buy and sell a further 5 days.
• Flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against benefits such as critical illness, private medical insurance, shopping vouchers and more).
• Simplyhealth cash plan or dental plan.
• Access to a wellbeing hub.
• Shopping discounts.
• Recognition awards.
• Give as you earn.
• 3 volunteering days.

We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you'll be able to enjoy our "smart working" approach. This means you can flex when and where you spend your time. For many of us this means day‑to‑day work can be handled remotely, but there will also be times when we need to come together in the office to collaborate, attend training sessions, induction, briefings and more.