Business Development Manager - UK Students (South)

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Job Title: Business Development Manager – UK Students (South)

Contract: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home Based (South)

Salary: Competitive + company car

Are you a confident, self-motivated individual with a passion for sales, relationship building, and improving member experience? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team and take responsibility for acquiring and retaining Medical and Dental student members across our early careers pipeline. You’ll play a key role in implementing sales strategies aimed at increasing membership numbers, driving engagement, and improving retention — all aligned with our wider corporate objectives.

Role Responsibility

  • Proactively manage relationships with medical and dental universities and deaneries across the South of the UK.
  • Deliver targeted sales and engagement activities to attract new members and retain existing ones.
  • Represent the organisation at student events, conferences, and university fairs (2–3 days field-based per week).
  • Use data and member feedback to identify opportunities to improve member acquisition and retention processes.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a seamless member journey.
  • Meet and exceed acquisition and income targets across your assigned territory.
  • The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience or strong interest in business development, sales, or membership engagement.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Self-driven, results-oriented and comfortable working autonomously.
  • A passion for improving processes and delivering great experiences for members.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel (expectation of 2–3 days per week on the road).
  • A full UK driving license is essential.
  • Package Description

    Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

  • Up to 20% discretionary annual bonus
  • 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
  • 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Car allowance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 6x salary death in service
  • Paid volunteering day
  • A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers
  • Location:
    Preston
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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