Client Relationship Manager Remote
Job description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
You will be responsible for maintaining current relationships and securing new client accounts through various methods of business development for Procurement Hub.
You will generate and nurture a pipeline of sales opportunities to support personal and business objectives. You will also work with key supply chain partners ensuring a shared knowledge of sales opportunities and industry best practice. You will play a pivotal role in growing Procurement Hub and defining its value proposition to clients.
Procurement Hub is a national organisation; however this role will work with an established client base within the Yorkshire and North of England regions and therefore the postholder is expected to reside in this area.
More about you
We are looking for a business development professional with a proven sales record in and around Yorkshire and the North of England. You will be a natural networker with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You should be a confident presenter and have a keen eye for detail. It would be advantageous if you had knowledge of public sector procurement and procurement regulations both from a market and legal perspective.
For more information, please download our job profile.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly.
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
This role will be either agile or based from one of our offices dependent upon your home location, whilst there is flexibility of working from home alongside office based working to facilitate collaboration with the wider team. This will be discussed at the interview stage. Please note there will be some requirement to travel for nationwide meetings.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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