Business Development Manager

Unicorn Resourcing
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

4% pension Life Assurance (2x salary) £550 monthly car allowance 30% performance-related bonus

Business Development Manager

Location: South of England (Field-Based) ideally located Birmingham or surrounding areas

Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + £550 monthly car allowance + 30% performance-related bonus

Benefits: 4% pension, Life Assurance (2x salary)

Travel: Approx. 90% field-based, including overnight stays

We are proud to be working with such a great employer. Our client is a respected UK medical technology provider known for delivering innovative solutions that enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes across acute and community healthcare. The organisation operates with a strong values-driven culture, centred on Integrity, Positivity, Inclusion, and Kindness.

Role Overview

TheBusiness Development Managerwill drive revenue growth and expand market share for their portfolio across the South of England. This includes identifying new opportunities, acquiring new customers, and developing strategic relationships within secondary and community healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and deliver new growth opportunities with support from the Business Unit Manager and Clinical Specialist Team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS senior leadership and commissioning groups.
  • Communicate commercial value and clinical outcomes to support product adoption.
  • Develop and execute key account strategies across the region.
  • Manage commissioning relationships and Trust-wide account plans.
  • Maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map and monitor customer performance.
  • Support national meetings, conferences, and wider business initiatives.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Clinical qualification (RGN or Pharmacist).
  • Minimum 5 years’ consultative sales experience in pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices not purely Pharma
  • Proven track record in secondary care and wider healthcare networks.
  • Strong commercial acumen and key account management experience.
  • Experience engaging with senior NHS stakeholders and commissioning groups.

Desirable:

  • Experience developing community-based patient pathways.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Consultative sales approach with excellent business acumen.
  • Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
  • Understanding of UK healthcare systems, funding, and commissioning.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 15,000–20,000 miles per year).

Working Conditions

  • Home/remote-based with extensive travel across the South of England (ideally Birmingham and below).
  • Regular clinical site visits and attendance at conferences.
  • Flexibility for occasional extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
  • Valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle required.

If you are interested in the role of Business Development Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Stuart Logan at Unicorn Medical.

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.

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