Business Development Consultant - Outer London

About The Role

Role: Business Development Consultant

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term

Salary: Circa £41,000 plus OTE of 25%

Location: Field-based covering outer London (must live within a reasonable distance)

Company Car provided

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 Outer London territory. 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.

Key responsibilities

• Develop high value business to business relationships and deliver the retention, growth, cross selling and new business results to deliver the profitable net growth targets as set out in your objectives.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with the clients.
• Manage each client in line with the client management standards for the segment of the client.
• Jointly plan multi-year sales objectives and goals with all clients, whilst 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.

You’ll be an experienced Business Development Consultant with a consultative approach and a growth mindset who has managed a portfolio of high-value corporate clients.

About You

To be considered, you must have:

• 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.

Our dream candidate might also have:

• Experience in the dental or health sector.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes:

• Quarterly Commission Scheme – Up to 25% a year.
• Company car.
• Generous pension (up to 10% company contribution when you contribute 4%).
• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with the option to buy and sell a further 5 days.
• Flexible benefits pot (which you can choose to use against some great benefits such as critical illness, shopping vouchers and more).
• Fully funded Simplyhealth Cash plan or Dental plan.
• Access to a wellbeing hub.
• Recognition awards.
• Give as you earn.