Business Development Director

About the role

UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics (formerly Marken, MNX and Polar Speed), the clinical and advanced therapy subsidiary of UPS Healthcare, is looking for a Business Development Director. The role is a senior sales position aimed at improving the organisation's market position and achieving financial growth. The director defines long-term strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, negotiates and closes deals, and works with internal teams, marketing and other directors and managers to maximise revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients through networking, cold calling and advertising, and plan persuasive pitches and proposals
• Identify potential clients and decision-makers, research them and arrange meetings with company principals
• Present solutions and services, handle objections and negotiate, and grow and retain existing accounts
• Manage the business development pipeline and work with mid- and senior-level management on new services, products and distribution channels
• Attend industry events, gather market intelligence and develop the company's unique selling propositions
• Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce, track account activity and help close deals

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5-7 years of sales or marketing experience
• Permanent employee