Business Development Manager

Business Development Strategy & Implementation Lead Location Chippenham | ? 6-Month Full-Time Contract initially Pay Rate I 400 - 500/day DOE I Out of Scope Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for turning ideas into scalable outcomes? We're looking for a Business Development Strategy & Implementation Lead to shape and deliver a repeatable business development process for entering new markets and introducing innovative technologies. This high-impact role is perfect for someone with a strong strategic mindset and proven delivery skills. Youll be the driving force behind how we identify, assess, and execute on growth opportunitiesensuring alignment across the business and accelerating success. What Youll Be Doing as a Business Development Manager Design and implement a structured, repeatable BD process for new market and technology entry Lead in-flight initiatives, bringing clarity and momentum to ongoing projects Create strategic frameworks, templates, and tools for market analysis, go-to-market planning, and stakeholder engagement Collaborate with BD and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are practical and add real value Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders and surface insights Track, measure, and improve the effectiveness of the BD process Present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership What Success Looks Like Delivery of clear, actionable strategies backed by solid evidence and insight Positive executive feedback on the quality and value of strategies developed Widespread adoption of the new process by the BD team Acceleration of existing new market initiatives Evidence of repeatable, scalable success in BD execution ? What Youll Bring Proven experience in business development, strategy, or commercial innovation Strong grasp of market analysis, technology trends, and go-to-market execution Confidence leading cross-functional initiatives and driving implementation Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple priorities ?? Nice to Have Experience in regulated or infrastructure-heavy industries (e.g., transport, energy, telecoms) Familiarity with innovation frameworks like Lean Startup, Stage-Gate, or Design Thinking Exposure to digital transformation or AI-driven technologies ?? How to Apply Ready to make a strategic impact? FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT PLEASE CALL Linda on 0 7 7 6 4 8 0 8 1 6 8 or just apply The partnering concept promoted by Vital means that we work together with candidates and clients to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment and retention far easier. For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals. Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equalled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-13