Business Development

LD Collins
Hemel Hempstead
3 days ago
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 Business Development

 

Location:Hemel Hempstead (This is an office-based role where the candidate is required to be in the office 5 days per week)

Working Hours:Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30; 1 hour for lunch.Total working hours:37.5 hours

Company operates Flexible Working Times; arrive anytime from 08:30 – 10:00 and finish any time after 16:00.

Salary:£35,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date:As soon as possible


About L.D. Collins

L.D. Collins is a leading global pharmaceutical company undergoing rapid growth. Its strength is built on a unique, multi-million-pound pioneering product called Cyclogest, which is endorsed worldwide by leading clinicians in the field of infertility.

Cyclogest is used to treat women internationally and is currently marketed in over 60 countries. Its global footprint is growing yearly. Cyclogest is the ‘Gold Standard’ treatment and is the drug of choice for doctors, helping millions of patients worldwide.

L.D. Collins' unparalleled growth plans and commitment to female health:

·      Achieved double-digit growth year on year.

  • Doubled its turnover in the last 5 years and forecasted to double again
  • Invested in a multi-million-pound clinical trial to help make fertility treatment available worldwide.
  • Hosted international medical and commercial meetings around the world.

Our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Hertfordshire fosters a nurturing, highly professional, dynamic team culture.

We are proud to announce L.D. Collins was independently awarded “Great Place to Work” with;

  • Integrity score of 96%,
  • Leadership behaviour score of 97%
  • Team engagement score of 100%.

This is a testament to L.D Collins’ commitment to the development and care of its team.


The Roles


  • Business Development Middle East
  • Business Development APAC


We present a unique opportunity for a highly adept professional with good commercial acumen and a background in account management, business development and finance. The main purpose of this position is to develop, build and grow external relationships to grow the business and to increase revenue by identifying new commercial opportunities. You will work alongside senior management in a supportive environment where you become an integral part of our success story.

Operating at an international level, you will be managing 4 to 5 existing accounts where you will become the expert in these markets and help to drive the business.


Responsibilities will include

  • Cultivating relationships with existing and new business accounts to identify growth opportunities
  • Closely manage various financial elements of the business
  • Developing partnerships with stakeholders to enhance product sales positioning
  • Managing Cyclogest brand, including strategic planning and market penetration
  • Maintaining in-depth market knowledge, including competitor analysis and business plans
  • Achieving sales and profit targets, reviewing monthly
  • Creating action plans to meet targets and increase revenue
  • Attending conferences for collaborations and partner relationships
  • Identifying leads and exploring new markets for expansion
  • Negotiating and executing contracts with accounts
  • Assisting with ad hoc business projects as needed
  • Collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and logistics teams


Requirements

  • Degree holder in science, business or finance
  • Account management, business development or finance experience
  • Ability to build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders
  • Ideally have proficiency in related language
  • Team player with commercial mindset, aiming for business growth
  • Demonstrated commercial and customer-focused experience
  • Strong problem-solving and action-oriented approach
  • Proficient in analytics and financial skills
  • Track record in negotiating and influencing to achieve objectives
  • Adaptability and change management skills
  • Self-motivated with positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Office applications and strong IT skills
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Highly driven and fun-loving attitude


Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary with bonus structure
  • 30 days of holiday including statutory holidays, plus your birthday off
  • Private Health insurance
  • Company-provided mobile phone and laptop
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a significant contribution
  • Potential for career development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company
  • Support and collaboration from a close-knit team in modern, state-of-the-art offices
  • Opportunity to attend major national and international conferences
  • Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team

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