Business Development Manager

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

Maximus UK has ambitious growth plans to materially increase our presence in the Health sector through organic and inorganic opportunities. This role will support the Growth Director and Principal BD Lead (within the Business Development Team) through research, identification, capture and sales support for a substantial pipeline of new business within agreed target markets including Lifestyle Services, Substance Misuses Services and broader Healthcare services. Acting as a knowledgeable representative of our business across external interactions with commissioners, stakeholders and partners as well as collaborating internally and with suppliers/consultants to shape and develop opportunities that we seek to pursue.

Accountability:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the growth strategy for health through identifying, qualifying and bidding activity for opportunities that align with the wider business aspirations and deliver profitable new business for Maximus
• Lead on sales capture activity for identified opportunities, supporting the build and validation of a viable pipeline of contract opportunities
• Establish external partnerships across all levels, developing meaningful relationships to enhance contract positioning
• Manage a bid team for opportunities; high-level solution and delivery model design support in response to contract opportunities; internal governance working closely with Maximus' leadership teams; and matrix working across the organisation to ensure operations, finance, HR and other relevant departments are involved in, and sign up to, the final proposal
• Develop impactful client relationships and with other relevant regional/local commissioners in order to position Maximus credibly within the health sector and achieve financial outcomes through a structured business development process
• Support the marketing of Maximus as a provider in the health sector as required such as at public speaking events, through thought leadership, networking opportunities, market engagements and in pro-active or responsive papers to the market
• Maintain current knowledge industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support win themes and bid strategies
• Support the strategy development process through market assessment on competitors, opportunities and commissioners
• Build robust growth plans to pursue our targets
• Work with operational colleagues to ensure Account Management is effectively supported by BD so that organic growth and customer intimacy continue to evolve within our existing business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of leading and managing the sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful implementation, including the ability to input into all key aspects, such as solution design, financial modelling and risk analysis
• A proven track record of achieving set targets in business development and/or operations (new and existing accounts) at a senior level
• Track record of networking, building credible relationships and influencing external stakeholders, competitors, employers and commissioners

Individual Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills, demonstrated by willingness to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles and convey information clearly, concisely and without ambiguity
• Influencing and negotiating skills that promote commitment and action
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify potential business opportunities that meet the requirements of the overall business plan
• Naturally competitive and results driven with the ability to inspire others to exceed goals and targets
• Strong numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and question data and make decisions based on the information provided.

EEO Statement


Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary


£

59,500.00

Maximum Salary


£

64,500.00