Business Development Manager Life Science & Pharmaceutical

London
1 week ago
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Our client is a global market leader in pneumatic and automation technology, where innovation and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of everything they do.

They are looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to expand their product reach and profit revenues by identifying new market opportunities, new customers, and business within Life Science and Pharmaceutical industry sectors. You will need previous experience in a similar role.

You will become familiar with and understand the vision, strategy, and objectives, ensuring

alignment with company's goals and values.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

Collaborate with the Industry Team Leader to plan and target the market according to company sales policies and personal targets.

Identify and target significant segments within the UK, aligning efforts with global initiatives.

Map target segments, including end users' processes and OEM machines.

Join global teams to share information, challenges, and successes.

Identify and evaluate sector-relevant exhibitions, events, and journals, making budgeted

recommendations to sales management.

Coordinate and monitor large potential opportunities using MQS data and success reporting.

Promote sector-relevant products and applications.

Identify end users and OEMs needing sales activity and communicate strategic importance to the RSM.

Drive new product developments based on customer and segment requirements.

Create and maintain a 5-year sales plan, validating market forecasts and reviewing actual

performances.

Support the salesforce with regular joint visits to targeted industry accounts.

Maintain accurate and relevant records, submitting reports in a timely manner.

Product Promotion

Promote sales and understanding of market-specific products through sales-by-example, joint visits,

and promotional literature.

Identify and pursue significant demands for specials based on the target market.

Identify market needs and request new products.

Aggressively promote new products to the salesforce and marketplace.

Know the competition and report on their activities.

Maintain detailed customer records in the CRM system.

Submit activity and marketing reports regularly.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience

Proven experience in Business Development within Life Science and Pharmaceutical.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Solid commercial knowledge and understanding.

Hold a current UK driving licence.

Eligibility to work in the UK and hold a current passport to undertake planned UK and international

travel.

Desirable education, skills and experience

Educated to a degree level or equivalent.

Experience presenting at exhibitions.

Experience in creating white papers and/or technical articles.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so

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