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Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Hybrid

Birmingham, United kingdom

£ 47,000 /year

Freelance

20-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Negotiation Decision-making Sales CRM business development

Job Specifications

Interim Business Development Manager – Life Sciences (Maternity Cover)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive inward investment and business expansion within the Life Sciences sector. This role focuses on attracting global and domestic organisations to invest and grow in the West Midlands, contributing to sector growth and job creation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage a pipeline of projects to deliver job creation in the region.
Identify and secure inward investment and expansion opportunities within Life Sciences.
Promote the region’s strengths and create compelling value propositions for investors.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders and partners to ensure efficient project handling.
Represent the region at trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with industry associations, trade bodies, and intermediaries.
Work closely with national trade and investment teams on strategic account management.
Maintain accurate records using CRM systems for transparency and reporting.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven consultative sales and business development capability.
Strong understanding of Life Sciences sector and economic drivers.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making.
Experience in developing and delivering business development strategies.

Desirable

Private sector experience within Life Sciences or advisory services.

About the Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integrity - everything they felt the industry lacked. Since then we have grown with our success, and have branched out by obtaining talented and experienced staff who embody the same values around customer service. We now cover Accountancy & Finance, Built Environment, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Procurement & Supply Chain, T... Know more