Business Development Manager - London/South East and Wessex
Home based with significant travel across Greater London, South East and Wessex

About Us

With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.

We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.

We are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As our Business Development Manager, you will create and sustain membership opportunities with employers and academia across London, the South East and Wessex.

Working primarily face to face with clients, you will manage key membership accounts, creating and organising tactics to both grow and retain the membership.

You will also ensure all activities, diary management and communications are managed in a timely manner, focusing on key performance indicators.

Additionally, you will:

- Attend conferences and industry forums to develop networks and new contacts
- Contribute to the creation of marketing content and case studies
- Assist with the recruitment and retention of engineers and technicians

Please note, this role will require a reasonable amount of travel and regular overnight stays.

About You

To be considered as a Business Development Manager, you will need:

- Experience in a complex marketing, business development or sales environment
- The ability to influence, advise and coach others
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent people and relationship management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- A full, valid driving licence

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £40,000 per annum
- 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Company car or car allowance
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance

We are Investor in People accredited Gold, which reflects our organisation’s commitment to our people. We believe that our colleagues are integral to what makes our organisation great, which is why we reward their efforts and achievements and are committed to making their working life a fulfilling and enjoyable one.

This is a terrific opportunity for a high-calibre individual with a marketing, business development or sales background to join our global organisation.

You will have the chance to utilise your knowledge and experience to facilitate some of the most outstanding developments in mechanical engineering as you maximise the potential of our membership.

You will also have the opportunity to forge an amazing network of individuals and businesses and growing your skills and experience levels in this exciting arena.

So, if you want to join a global, inclusive and thriving community at the heart of mechanical engineering, we want to hear from you.

The closing date for this role is 31st March 2023.

Please note that interviews will be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Other organisations may call this role BDM, Key Account Manager, BD Manager, New Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, or Membership Sales Executive.

Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Business Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.