At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a dynamic team in the US life sciences market.
- Company: Join Blackfield Associates, a top international life sciences consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a four-day work week, uncapped commission, and modern office perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and exciting incentive trips await!
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced industry while advancing your management career.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or sales, with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced recruitment professional or sales leader ready to manage and develop a growing team within the global life sciences market? Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, is looking for a Team Manager to lead our US-focused team. You'll combine hands-on commercial activity with team leadership, supporting consultants to build relationships, develop specialist markets and deliver tailored talent, workforce and project solutions. Working from our Portsmouth office, you'll lead a team partnering with US-based clients and specialist professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and regulated manufacturing sectors. You'll coach performance, strengthen commercial capability and help the team establish trusted, long-term client partnerships.
What will you be doing?
- Managing, motivating and developing a team focused on the US life sciences market
- Setting clear expectations and supporting the team to achieve personalised KPIs, revenue targets and business-development objectives
- Providing regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews
- Leading by example through hands-on client development and commercial activity
- Helping consultants identify prospective US clients and grow their specialist markets through solution-focused outbound sales
- Building influential relationships with senior stakeholders and specialist life sciences professionals
- Using market insight and performance data to identify commercial opportunities and guide team strategy
- Reviewing and supporting tailored commercial proposals, including critical hires, retained assignments, multi-hire programmes and full project delivery
- Monitoring team pipelines, forecasts and activity to maintain consistent performance
- Working closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of Blackfield Associates
What are we looking for?
- Experienced in recruitment, talent solutions or consultative sales
- Able to lead, motivate and develop a commercial team
- Commercially minded and motivated by measurable success
- Comfortable leading a team working within a fast-paced US market
- Skilled at developing relationships with clients, candidates and internal stakeholders
- Curious and able to ask thoughtful questions to uncover the real business challenge
- Resilient, proactive and willing to take ownership
What are we offering you?
- A four-day working week
- Uncapped commission of up to 30%
- Structured, transparent and performance-based career progression
- Modern, state-of-the-art offices with breakout areas
- Daily breakfast provided
- Employee of the Month and Employee of the Quarter awards
- Quarterly Directors' Lunches at Michelin-recommended restaurants
- An active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
- Annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trips for top performers
- Annual Awards, Summer Party and Christmas Party
- Long-service anniversary rewards, including additional holiday, bonuses, vouchers, champagne and gifts, depending on length of service
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service and capped at 28 days
- The option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
- Healthcare cash plan and optional private healthcare from day one
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Your birthday off
- Drinks fridge
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Tech salary-sacrifice scheme through Currys
- Employee Referral Programme
This is an opportunity to lead and develop a growing team, gain exposure to the US market and build your management career within the global life sciences industry all while benefiting from a four-day working week. STR Group is committed to offering applicants with disabilities an interview where they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Apply today to join Blackfield Associates, part of STR Group, as our new Team Manager.
Team Manager in Portsmouth employer: STR Group Careers
STR Group in Portsmouth is an excellent employer that prioritises a flexible, hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With generous holiday allowances, a health care cash plan, and a strong focus on personal development, we foster a supportive work culture where your growth is valued and encouraged. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing our employer brand and attracting top talent.
