Business Development Manager - London, United Kingdom - London & Partners

Description

Senior Business Development Manager - Partnerships
Marketing, Destination and Commercial

Employment Type:
Full Time

Compensation:
£56,000 - £58,013 / year

As Senior Business Development Manager for London & Partners, you will be responsible for securing and developing income generating partnerships.

This will mostly be across our business growth programmes (Grow London) but will also span across the wider organisation.

The focus of this role will be generating new business, but there may be some account management responsibilities in line with team need.

It is an exciting time to join the Partnerships team at London & Partners, as we have ambitious growth plans, and plenty of opportunity to apply your creative and strategic thinking as we build more important relationships with key businesses in London aligned to our mission.

Deliver high levels of prospect engagement resulting in excellent conversion rates and the creation of new networks.

Be a visible, outward-facing representative of London & Partners, proactively seeking and establishing yourself in key networks, attending relevant events, and building new contacts.

Build and develop an informed pipeline of partner prospects, compiling intelligence and information to prioritise partnership opportunities.

Work closely with the Partnership Development Executive to refine our pipeline research processes and priorities to build a live and evolving pipeline, staying on top of key sector trends and news.

Work closely with and effectively use senior leadership networks to advance partnership conversations.

Support the Head of Business Partnerships and Partnerships Director with refining and shaping new partnership propositions, bringing innovative ideas and creative thinking.

Where required, responsible for the ongoing management and retention of existing partners, identifying continued opportunity for growth.
Ensure accurate pipeline reporting and use correct systems and processes to support performance and ongoing relationship management.
Oher reasonable duties as allocated by the Head of Business Partnerships.
Strong networker with a passion for building relationships at all levels, including C-suite.
A natural commercial thinker, with an ability to strike the appropriate balance between mission, income, and delivery.
Able to achieve objectives through creative and considered thinking, and a positive and innovative approach to problem solving.

Working knowledge of CRM ideally Salesforce with the ability to develop and manage pipeline; An interest in high growth business, technology and innovation, and a passion for London.

To join a fast paced, flexible and inclusive social enterprise
~ Hybrid working environment
~30 days' holiday in addition to UK public holidays
~ Excellent employer pension contribution and private medical health insurance

London's diversity is its biggest asset. At London & Partners, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the city that we promote. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or assignment, faith or disability.

We also appreciate that many people require flexibility in their working patterns and encourage you to talk to us at interview about any flexibility you may need, be it full-time, job-share, or part-time.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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