Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Derby (Hybrid), Travel Required

Job Purpose:

The Business Development Manager (BDM), will be responsible for generating new business within the UK healthcare sector, primarily on behalf of group entities PRIDE Pharmacy Ltd and Derby Health Staffing Ltd. The BDM will be expected to develop strategic partnerships and expand relationships with key decision-makers such as NHS procurement teams, Integrated Care Systems, healthcare group directors and Procurement Frameworks. You will take a consultative sales development approach, ensuring solutions are fully aligned with regulatory standards and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within NHS trusts, care groups, and healthcare service providers.

Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, targeting decision-makers and influencers in procurement, operations, and clinical leadership roles.

Manage and develop existing contracts, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring customer needs are met

Conduct market analysis to identify trends, funding opportunities, and emerging service needs in the healthcare sector.

Develop and deliver compelling proposals, tenders, and presentations that meet sector compliance and procurement requirements.

Attend healthcare sector events, conferences, and networking forums to raise brand awareness.

Maintain strong working knowledge of NHS frameworks, procurement processes, and relevant healthcare regulations.

Collaborate with service delivery teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing client satisfaction.

Consistently meet objectives, KPIs, and profitability goals.

Health & Safety

As an employee of D-Hive you have a responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes authorised by the business. You have an equal responsibility with management, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of yourself and others. Where required, the Company will provide you with PPE, which you must wear at all appropriate times whilst carrying out working duties. This equipment is issued for your own protection

Policies

As an employee of D-Hive you have a responsibility to abide by all Policies and Procedures that are relevant to your employment.

Competence & Capability

You are expected to adhere to Organisational/National/Regulatory Codes of Practice relevant to the role you are employed to undertake. At all times it is expected that you will limit the scope of your practice to your acquired level of competence and capability.

The following experience and skills are required;

Essential

Customer service experience in corporate background

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at senior stakeholder level.

Ability to work independently with a self-motivated, results-driven approach.

Proven track record in developing business opportunities.

Proven Track record of delivering projects within timeline and scope

Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite as well as a good general IT knowledge.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Desired

Understanding of NHS procurement frameworks, tender processes, and sector-specific compliance.

Existing network of healthcare sector contacts (NHS, private healthcare, care providers).

Working understanding of taxation; mainly VAT and National Insurance.

Experience of working in a group structure with parent company oversight.

Salary

: 45,000 - 50,000

Additional pay

:

Bonus scheme

Benefits

:

Employee discount

Enhanced maternity leave

Life insurance

On-site free parking

Access to Salary Sacrifice schemes.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Experience:

Business development: 4 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: On the road