Jewson
Business Development Partner
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Business Development Partner – JPS
Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS), specialists in providing solutions and building materials for the Public Sector (e.g., Housing Associations and Local Authorities), is recruiting a Business Development Partner to cover Cambridge, Norfolk, the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the North East.
All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.
About the Role
At JPS, we thrive on building strong partnerships, delivering innovative solutions, and driving growth in the Public Sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute professional who enjoys new business development, long-term customer relationships, and strategic partnerships that add value.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities in social housing and public sector markets
- Building strong relationships with key decision-makers to position JPS as a trusted partner
- Creating innovative, evidence-led proposals that enhance customer efficiency and value
- Managing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline via effective CRM systems
- Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., Bids, Estimating, Operations, Partnerships) to deliver winning customer solutions
- Supporting contract mobilisation, retention, and customer engagement
- Representing JPS at exhibitions, events, and industry networking opportunities
- Advocating social value initiatives to strengthen customer partnerships
- Monitoring market trends, customer insights, and commercial performance to drive growth
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Requirements
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships in a customer-facing role
- Preference for candidates with Public Sector or social housing experience
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of profitable growth
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to build relationships at all levels (internally and externally)
- Strong organisational skills, CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce), and priority management
- Experience working across multiple business functions
- Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and commercial agreements
- Wilson UK partner audiences if available, with competitive upselling potential
Benefits
- Competitive Basic Salary
- Performance-Related Bonus
- 34 days holiday yearly (+ bank holidays)
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension with Legal & General)
- Automated Life Assurance (from Day 1): 2x salary lump sum (or 4x if contributing 4% to pension plan)
- Work Perks (discounts via Reward Gateway)
- Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (digital GP, mental health support, consultations)
- Voluntary benefits: Car Salary Sacrifice, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks
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Next Steps: If successful, our recruitment team will arrange an interview and address your questions.
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