Business Development Manager - Scotland vacancy in Covering Scotland - location tbc (245)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager in Scotland.

SkillForce is a charity that works in partnership with schools, drawing upon the skills of predominately but not exclusively ex-forces personnel, to inspire young people to succeed at school and in life. In partnership with schools we deliver a character and resilience education to young people aged 6-14 years that provides them with knowledge, skills and experience and most importantly the self-belief that they can achieve.

Are you?...

Entrepreneurial?
An effective networker and influencer?
A self-starter with strong commercial business development skills?
Do you?...

Like to work in a target driven environment?
Have a flair for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders?
Have a proven track record in business development, fundraising and/or sales?
If you answered yes, this could be the role for you!

The role of Business Development Manager reports to the Director of Operations and Compliance.

The purpose of the role is to take a lead outward facing role to raise the profile of SkillForce in Scotland and attract additional business opportunities.

To do this, you will;

Identify and develop key relationships with external stakeholders
Develop a business development plan for Scotland in line with growth targets and budget
Work with Area Managers to manage a pipeline of sales activity
Implement local networking strategies
Develop a strategy for customer service and retention
The ideal candidate will;

Have experience in a business development, fundraising and/or sales role with a track record of achieving financial targets (personal target of >£150k for this role)
Have a strong understanding of the corporate landscape in Scotland
Entrepreneurial, innovation and enterprise skills
Excellent ability to develop, cultivate and maintain strong relationships.
The above is not a complete statement of all the duties and responsibilities for this post.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12th May.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Rosalind Vahey on 07962 621676.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.

SkillForce is committed to safeguarding/child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SkillForce is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

All staff are expected to maintain high standards of customer care in the context of SkillForce core values, to uphold the Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety standards and to participate in relevant professional development.