Benenden Health
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager - South West
Remote / Field Based | South West England
£55,000 basic salary + Quarterly Commission + Car Allowance
At Benenden Health, we're proud to be a not-for-profit healthcare organisation helping people access affordable healthcare services and support. We're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to take ownership of our South West territory, building new relationships and driving sustainable growth across the region.
We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded Field Sales Manager to take ownership of our South West territory. This is a genuine new business role suited to someone who thrives on creating opportunities, building relationships with senior decision-makers and delivering results. You'll be self-motivated, adaptable and confident working autonomously, with the drive to grow your territory while representing a trusted not-for-profit healthcare organisation.
What you'll be doing
As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for generating and converting new business opportunities across the South West region (Reading along the M4 corridor to Cornwall), working with organisations of varying sizes and engaging with decision-makers at all levels, including senior leadership teams.
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You'll:
- Develop and execute a territory plan to drive new business growth.
- Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through to close.
- Deliver consultative sales presentations both virtually and face-to-face.
- Attend networking events, exhibitions and industry conferences.
- Maintain accurate records and pipeline management through Salesforce.
- Ensure all activity aligns with FCA requirements and regulatory standards.
What we're looking for
We're interested in ambitious sales professionals who enjoy identifying opportunities and opening doors rather than waiting for leads to arrive.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven success in a B2B business development or field sales role.
- A track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Experience selling in a consultative manner to senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills.
- Experience managing a large geographical territory.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own priorities.
- Strong organisational and CRM management skills.
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Why join Benenden Health?
- Work for a trusted not-for-profit healthcare organisation with a strong market reputation.
- Enjoy genuine autonomy to manage your own territory.
- Earn quarterly commission with the opportunity to achieve up to 75% of annual.
- Be part of a supportive national sales team.
- Access ongoing development, coaching and regulatory training.
- Up to 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
- Car allowance and travel expenses.
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
- Benefits package including free Corporate Benenden Health Membership, free Benenden Cash Plan, discount on other Benenden products, retail and gym discounts and more.
Travel and training
This is a field-based role covering the South West region, from Reading through to Cornwall.
You'll be expected to:
- Travel regularly across your territory.
- Attend exhibitions and events throughout the year.
- Join team meetings in York approximately 6-7 times annually, including occasional overnight stays.
- Attend a mandatory two-week induction programme in York when you join us (travel and accommodation provided).
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