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Business Development Partner
Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in providing solutions and building materials for our customers in the Public Sector such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities, is on the hunt for a Business Development Partner to cover Cumbria, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and South Wales.
All applicants must have a full UK driving licence.
At JPS, we’re focused on building strong partnerships, delivering innovative solutions and driving long-term growth across the Public Sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who enjoys developing new business, building lasting customer relationships and creating strategic partnerships that deliver value.
What You’ll Be Doing
Identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities across the social housing and public sector markets Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and positioning JPS as a trusted partner Developing innovative, evidence-led proposals that deliver value and efficiency for customers Managing and maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities through effective CRM management Working collaboratively with internal teams including Bids, Estimating, Operations and Partnerships to deliver winning customer solutions Supporting contract mobilisation, retention and ongoing customer engagement activities Representing JPS at exhibitions, customer events and industry networking opportunities Championing social value initiatives that support communities and strengthen customer partnerships Monitoring market trends, customer insight and commercial performance to identify opportunities for growth
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Proven experience in business development, sales or strategic partnerships within a customer-facing environment Experience within the Public Sector or social housing sector is preferred Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering profitable growth Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills Ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage pipelines, priorities and reporting effectively Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions Good understanding of public sector procurement processes and commercial agreements Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems such as Salesforce A proactive, results-driven approach with the resilience and energy to succeed in a fast-paced environment
What’s in it for you
Competitive Basic Salary Performance Related Bonus 34 days holiday per year Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) with Legal & General Life Assurance Work Perks, including high street and online discounts via Reward Gateway Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App, including access to a digital GP and wellbeing support Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and Critical Illness Cover Refer a Friend scheme Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks


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Why STARK?
We’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a business that values partnership, collaboration and customer excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today.
What’s next…
If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and answer any initial questions you may have.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.
STARK Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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